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Volume 48 Number 5Monthly Nov. /Dec. 2008
CONTENTSMetro Atlanta Calendar . . . . . . .4-5Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . .6-7Georgia Events & Activities . . .8-15Holiday Events & More . . . . . .16-28Gardens & Nature . . . . . . . . . . . .29Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31
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The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is thepremiere publication for information on activities andentertainment in Georgia. Ten 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 $18 (9 issues) per year. Contents are copy-righted and may not be reproduced without permission.
LaGrangefor the Holidays!
November 22-23Christmas Open House
Downtown, Sat. 11-5 & Sun. 1-5
December 4, 6 p.m.Christmas Parade
December 6Sons of Lafayette Concert1st Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m.
December 5-7The Nutcracker
Lafayette Ballet, Troup High School
December 7, 2 p.m.Tour of Homes
December 7-14Nativity Festival
Explorations in AntiquityCenter in LaGrange
706-885-0363, www.explorationsinantiquity.netNov. 17 – Christmas in the Gospels
Dec. 5-14 – Follow the Shepherds WalksDec. 19-21 – The Long Road to Bethlehem
706-884-8671www.lagrangechamber.com
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November1 – KICKS Country Jam with Gary Allan,
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. 404-249-6400.
1 – Allstate Gospel Superfest, Atlanta Civic
Center, 6 p.m. 404-523-6275.
1-2 – 70th Annual Cotton States Cat Club
Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 770-813-7500.
1-2 – Atlanta Ballet’s Swan Lake, Cobb
Energy Centre. 404-817-8700.
1-2 – Wicked, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100.
1-29 – Green Market, Piedmont Park,
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-875-7275.
1-30 – Decatur Downtown Market,
Saturdays & Sundays. 404-485-0793.
1-30 – Atlantic Station Art & Antique
Market, Saturdays & Sundays. 404-845-0793.
2 – Vienna Boys Choir, Spivey Hall, Morrow,
3 p.m. 678-466-4200.
4 – Rock Band Live Tour, Gwinnett Center,
Duluth, 7 p.m. 770-813-7500.
5,11 – Coldplay, Philips Arena, 7:30 p.m.
404-878-3000.
6-9 – Indian Festival & Pow-Wow, Stone
Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.
6-9 – Piedmont Pilgrimage, S.E. Railway
Museum. 770-476-2013.
6-9 – The Cleanup Woman, Atlanta Civic
Center. 404-523-6275.
6-16 – Disney’s High School Musical 2, Fox
Theatre. 404-881-2100.
7 – Lily Tomlin, Ferst Center, 8 p.m. 404-
894-9600.
7-9 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.
7-28 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank
Museum, Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.
8 – How Sweet the Sound, Philips Arena,
7 p.m. 404-878-3000.
8-9 – Model Railroad Days, Southeastern
Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.
8-9 – Cobb Symphony Orchestra, Murray
Arts Center. 770-429-7016.
9 – Masks Under the Moon Benefit Gala,
Callanwolde, 6:30-10 p.m. 404-872-5338.
9 – Smoltz, Foxworthy, & Friends, Verizon
Wireless Amphitheatre, 7 p.m. 770-841-6576.
9-10 – Tina Turner, Philips Arena, 7 p.m.
404-878-3000.
10 – Usher, Tabernacle. 404-659-9022.
12 – Maxwell Live Tour, Atlanta Civic
Center, 7:30 p.m. 404-523-6275.
13 – So You Think You Can Dance, Gwinnett
Center, Duluth, 7:30 p.m. 770-813-7500.
14 – Storytelling, Callanwolde. 404-872-5338.
14-15 – Atlanta International Military
Show, North Atlanta Trade Center. 704-282-1339.
14-16 – Georgia Home & Lifestyle Expo,
North Atlanta Trade Center. 770-279-9899.
15 – Celtic Thunder, Atlanta Civic Center.
404-523-6275.
15 – Scout Expo, Miller Park, Marietta. 770-
880-7180.
15-16 – Muppets, Music, & Magic – Jim
Henson’s Legacy, Atlanta Hist. Ctr. 404-814-4000.
15,18,20,21,23 – Atlanta Opera’s Cinderella,
Cobb Energy Center. 404-881-8885.
16 – Countertenor Parker Burton III
Concert, Callanwolde, 3 p.m. 404-872-5338.
16 – Trans Siberian Orchestra, Philips
Arena, 7:30 p.m. 404-878-3000.
16 – The Wiggles, Gwinnett Center, Duluth,
1:30 & 5 p.m. 770-813-7500.
18 – Sarah Brightman, Gwinnett Center,
Duluth, 7:30 p.m. 770-813-7500.
18-23 – Ain’t Misbehaving with Ruben
Studdard, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100.
21-22 – Holiday Pottery Sale, Callanwolde.
404-872-5338.
21-23 – Cat Fanciers Expo, Georgia Int’l.
Convention Center, College Park. 770-997-3566.
21-23 – Gem & Mineral Show, Cobb Civic
Center. 770-427-1108.
22-23 – Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry
Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422.
22-24 – Great Train Expo, North Atlanta
Trade Center. 770-279-9899.
24 – Madonna Sticky & Sweet Tour, Philips
Arena, 8 p.m. 404-878-3000.
28 – Christmas Music of Mannheim Steam-
roller by Chip Davis, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100.
29 – Winter Wonder Slam, Fox Theatre.
404-881-2100.
29 – Candlelight Tour, Bulloch Hall, Barrington
Hall, Smith Plantation, Roswell. 770-992-1731.
29-30 – Union Musical Sacred Harp Conv.,
Big Ck. Primitive Baptist, Alpharetta. 706-636-1707.
29-Dec. 20 – Engineer Santa Breakfast,
Sooutheastern Railway Museum. 770-476-2013.
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METRO ATLANTA CALENDARDecember
1 – Candlelight Holiday Choral Concert,
Central Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. 404-413-
2939.
2,3,8,9,11,16 – Christmas High Teas,
Bulloch Hall, Roswell, 4 p.m. 770-992-1731.
4 – Light the Lights, Heritage Green, Sandy
Springs, 1-6 p.m. 866-511-7742.
4-6 – Handel’s Messiah, Woodruff Arts
Center. 404-733-6615.
5 – Lunchtime, Several Dancers Core Studio,
Decatur, noon. Free lunch/first 40. 404-373-4154.
5-6 – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Gospel
Christmas, Woodruff Arts Ctr. 404-733-6615.
5-6 – Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols,
Emory’s Glenn Memorial. 404-727-5050.
6 – Christmas in the Park, Milton Daniel
Park, Morrow, 2 p.m. 770-968-1623.
6 – Children’s Christmas Parade, down-
town, 10:30 a.m. 404-785-7338.
6 – Gingerbread Christmas, Smith Planta-
tion, Roswell. 770-641-3978.
6 – Cobb Symphony Holiday Pops Concert,
Murray Arts Center. 770-429-7016.
6 – Irish Christmas with Fiddler Eileen
Jucio, Ferst Center, 8 p.m. 404-894-9600.
6-7 – Gala Holiday Concert, Rialto Center
for the Arts. 404-413-9tix.
6-7 – Cobb’s Holiday of Trees, Cobb Civic
Center, Marietta. 770-819-3223.
6,13 – Green Market, Piedmont Park, 9 a.m.-
1 p.m. 404-875-7275.
6-21 – Decatur Downtown Market,
Saturdays & Sundays. 404-485-0793.
6-28 – Atlantic Station Art & Antique
Market, Saturdays & Sundays. 404-845-0793.
7 – Victorian Christmas Open House,
Wren’s Nest, noon-4 p.m. 404-753-7735.
7 – Casting Crowns Christmas Celebra-
tion, Philips Arena, 7 p.m. 404-878-3000.
7 – Children’s Holiday Event “Land of the
Sweets” Tea, Callanwolde, 1-3 p.m. 404-872-5338.
7-9 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.
9,16 – Candlelight Nights, Atlanta History
Center, 5:30-9 p.m. 404-814-4150.
10 – Neil Diamond Concert, Gwinnett
Center, Duluth. 770-813-7500.
11-13 – Christmas with Atlanta Symphony
Orchestra, Woodruff Arts Ctr. 404-733-6615.
12-14 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta
Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.
12-14 – Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry
Show, North Atlanta Trade Ctr. 770-279-9899.
12-14 – Atlanta Celtic Christmas Concert,
Schwartz at Emory. 404-727-5050.
13 – Joe Gransden Big Band Christmas,
Spivey Hall, 8:15 p.m. 678-466-4200.
13 – Christmas for Kids, Bulloch Hall, 10 a.m.
770-992-1731.
13 – Peter White Christmas, Ferst Center
for Arts. 404-894-9600.
13 – Holiday Iron Pour & Silent Auction,
Edgewood Sculpture Studio, GSU. 404-413-5274.
13-14 – Atlanta Celtic Christmas Concert,
Emory’s Schwartz Center. 404-727-5050.
13-14 – Callanwolde Student Pottery Sale.
404-894-9351.
14 – Playhouse Disney Live, Philips Arena,
noon & 3 p.m. 404-878-3000.
15 – Christmas with Amy Grant & Vince
Gill, Fox Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 404-881-2100.
16 – Harry Connick, Jr., Cobb Energy Centre.
404-817-8700.
16 – AC/DC Concert, Philips Arena, 8 p.m.
404-878-3000.
18 – Holiday Bonfire & Marshmallow
Roast, Decatur Square, 7-8 p.m. 404-371-8386.
18 – Bulloch-Roosevelt Wedding Reenact-
ment, Bulloch Hall, Roswell. 770-992-1731.
18-19 – Americolor Opera’s 3 Kings and aPrince, Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-880-8212.
19-20 – Chinese Divine Performing Arts,
Cobb Energy Centre. 404-817-8700.
20 – Atlanta Symphony Holiday Pops,
Woodruff Arts Center. 404-733-6615.
22-25 – Atlanta Camping & RV Show,
Atlanta Expo Center South. 770-447-3334.
30-Jan. 4 – Cirque Dreams–Jungle Fantasy,
Cobb Energy Centre, Marietta. 877-451-7469.
31 – Radio Disney’s Noon Years Eve, Smyrna
Community Center, 10:30 a.m. 770-434-6600.
31 – New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Smyrna
Village Green, midnight. 770-434-6600.
31 – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,
Woodruff Arts Center, 8 p.m. 404-733-6615.
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Hobo & the MiracleBlue Ridge Community TheaterDec. 12-21 . . . . . . . Blue Ridge 706-632-9223
It’s a Wonderful LifeBalzer Theatre at Herren’sDec. 3-21. . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 678-528-1500Theatre on MainNov. 28-Dec. 30 . . . . Acworth 770-565-3995
Long Road to BethlehemExplorations in Antiquity CenterDec. 19-21 . . . . . . . . LaGrange 706-885-0363
Miracle on 34th Street Perry PlayersDec. 5-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . Perry 478-987-5354
Nut Croaker Ballet – Murder on Your ToesAgatha’s Mystery Dinner TheatreNov. 6-Jan. 14 . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-584-2211
Plaid Tidings, Ft. Gordon Performing Arts TheatreNov. 14-Dec. 6 . . . . Ft. Gordon 706-793-8552
Polar Express – A Kids ChristmasAtlanta Symphony OrchestraDec. 7, 14 . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-733-6615
Sanders Family Christmas Theatre in the SquareNov. 16-Dec. 28. . . . . Marietta 770-422-8369
Santa & the Toymaker & Chris “Mess” CarolKudzu TheatreDec. 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . Roswell 770-594-1020
Scrooge, the Musical Macon Little TheatreDec. 5-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . Macon 478-471-play
Sound of MusicMarcus Jewish Community CenterNov. 28-Dec. 28. . . Dunwoody 770-396-3250
Taffetas ChristmasStage Door PlayersNov. 28-Dec. 21. . . Dunwoody 770-396-1726Theatre AlbanyDec. 11-21 . . . . . . . . . . Albany 229-439-7193
Tuna ChristmasArt PlaceDec. 12-20. . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-516-3330ART StationNov. 19-23 . . Stone Mountain 770-469-1105Roswewater TheatreNov. 28-Dec. 2 . . . . . . Roswell 770-640-5500Springer TheatreDec. 4-20 . . . . . . . . Columbus 706-327-3688
Babes in ToylandAtlanta Dance TheatreDec. 12-14 . . . . . . . . . Roswell 404-438-3028
Best Christmas Pageant EverAct 1 TheatreNov. 28-Dec. 20 . . . Alpharetta 770-663-8989
Kudzu Family PlayhouseNov. 29-Dec. 24 . . . . . Roswell 770-594-1020
Pumphouse PlayersDec. 5-14. . . . . . . . Cartersville 770-387-2610
Biddy Full ChristmasHabersham Community Theatre
Dec. 5-13. . . . . . . . Clarkesville 706-839-1315
Candy Cane Christmas Theatre On MainDec. 6, 13, 20 . . . . . . Acworth 770-565-3995
Christmas at the Five & Dime Morton TheatreDec. 11-14. . . . . . . . . . Athens 706-613-3771
Christmas at Sweet AppleTheatre in the SquareNov. 19-Dec. 28. . . . . Marietta 770-422-8369
Christmas BellesSouthside Theatre GuildDec. 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . Fairburn 770-969-0956
Theatre MaconDec. 12-20 . . . . . . . . . . Macon 478-746-9485
Christmas Candy Show The Art PlaceNov. 24-25. . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-899-3038
Christmas Canteen Aurora TheatreNov. 28-Dec. 21. Lawrenceville 678-226-6222
Christmas Tradition Savannah TheatreNov. 27-Dec. 21. . . . Savannah 912-233-7764
Clara’s Christmas DreamCalhoun Little TheaterDec. 5-14. . . . . . . . . . Calhoun 706-629-2599
Dial “S” for Santa Columbus Mystery TheatreDec. 22-Jan. 3 . . . . . Columbus 706-718-7494
Holiday Theatre
Alliance TheatreNov. 28-Dec. 24 . . . . . Atlanta 404-733-5000
ART StationDec. 10-21. . . Stone Mountain 770-469-1105
Dad’s GarageNov. 28-Dec. 23 . . . . . Atlanta 404-523-3141
Historic Ritz TheatreDec. 19-21 . . . . . . . Brunswick 912-262-6934
Imperial Theatre (musical)Dec. 12-14. . . . . . . . . Augusta 706-722-8341
Kudzu PlayhouseNov. 28-Dec. 24 . . . . . Roswell 770-594-1020
New American Shakespeare TavernDec. 4-21 . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-874-5299
Newnan Theatre CompanyNov. 28-Dec. 14. . . . . Newnan 770-683-6282
Rosewater TheatreNov. 28-Dec. 20 . . . . . Roswell 770-640-5500
Theatre Guild ValdostaDec. 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . Valdosta 229-247-8243
Thomasville on Stage & Company TheaterDec. 4-14 . . . . . . . Thomasville 229-226-0863
“The Christmas Carol”
P Theatre P Music P Dance PP Theatre P Music P Dance P
RIVERCENTER FOR THEPERFOMING ARTS
Columbus, 706-256-3620, www.rivercenter.org
Nov. 1 War of the Worlds & The Lost World
Nov. 8 Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Nov. 14 Pirates of Penzance
Nov. 17-18 Pajama Game
Nov. 21 Seussical
Nov. 22 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Dec. 2-3 Nunsense
Dec. 5 Skaggs Family Christmas
Dec. 6 Irish Tenors
Dec. 11 CSO & Cherish Ladies Celtic
Dec. 22 Cantus Columbus Christmas
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P Theatre P Music P Dance PP Theatre P Music P Dance Pwinterfest2008 Performing Arts Festival in ColumbusShop for fine art surrounded by live entertainment at winterfest2008 – A Visual & Performing
Arts Festival which will be held Dec. 5-7 at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus.Winterfest provides a unique opportunity for all ofthe arts to “take center stage.” Artists’ booths onthe orchestra and mezzanine levels of the GrandLobby will feature paintings, pottery, jewelry, glassworks of art, photography, and more!
Over the weekend two ticketed events will beheld in the Bill Heard Theatre and one in LegacyHall. A Skaggs Family Christmas on Dec. 5 willfeature virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Ricky Skaggsand the celebrated musical clan, The Whites, andtheir families performing Christmas classics andbrand new holiday gems. Performing on Dec. 6 will be The Three Irish Tenors who, with seven best-selling albums and countless performancesin major concert halls across the globe, are three of the most celebrated vocalists in the world.They come backed by a 30-piece onstage orchestra. The Empire Brass Quintet will perform on Dec. 7.
Shopping hours for winterfest2008 will be Friday from 5-10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Admission will be free. For tickets call 706-256-3612 or888-884-show or visit www.rivercenter.org.
Swamp Gravy on Stage in Colquitt Next MarchSwamp Gravy returned to the stage for its 16th Season in October and will reprise the
performance for audiences throughout the month of March 2009. As “Swampers” have saidsince 1992, “We’ve got a story to tell, and theatre goers say this is the best one yet.”
The story takes place during the Great Depression when a WPA oral history collector dropsin on the quaint Southern town. She soonfinds out about a secret marriage (and anextremely unhappy father-in-law), a bootleg-ging milkman, and a woman whose real ageis not known because her birth records wentup in flames during the War Between theStates . . . so the story goes! After visiting intown and hearing the stories they have to tell,the reporter gathers the greatest one – thestory of hope.
Swamp Gravy has managed to tell theirstories for 16 years; and this season it’s nosurprise they outdid even themselves. Visitwww.swampgravy.com for ticket information,reviews of the play, and information on how tohelp them keep telling their story. SwampGravy, Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play, isproduced by the Colquitt Miller Arts Council.For information, call 229-758-5450 or visitwww.swampgravy.com.
Atlanta BalletDec. 5-28 . . . . . . Atlanta (Fox) 404-881-2100
Atlanta Festival BalletNov. 29-30 . . . . . . . Jonesboro 770-507-2775Dec. 20-21. . . . . . McDonough 770-507-2775
Ballethnic Dance CompanyNov. 21-23 . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-894-9600
Callanwolde Dance EnsembleDec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-872-5338
Columbus BalletNov. 29-30 . . . . . . . Columbus 706-641-5030
Dance AugustaNov. 28-30. . . . . . . . . Augusta 706-733-5511
Dance Theatre of DaltonDec. 12-14 . . . . . . . . . . Dalton 706-529-5664
Georgia BalletDec. 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-528-0881
Georgia Dance ConservatoryNov. 20-29. . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-426-0007
Gwinnett BalletDec. 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . Duluth 770-896-9545
Lafayette BalletDec. 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . LaGrange 706-882-9909
Middle Georgia BalletDec. 10-14 . . . . . . . . . . Macon 478-301-5460
Northeast Atlanta BalletNov. 28-30. . . . . . . . . . Duluth 770-921-7277
Roswell Dance TheatreDec. 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . Roswell 770-998-0259
South Georgia BalletDec. 13-14 . . . . . . . Thomasville 229-378-arts
Southern Dance TheatreDec. 6-7 . . . . . . . . . Brunswick 912-264-8810
“The Nutcracker”
November1 – AMERICUS – Georgia Pecan Festival,
Rylander Park. 229-924-2646.
1 – BOSTWICK – Cotton Gin Festival. 706-
342-0182.
1 – CALVARY – Mule Day. 229-377-mule.
1 – CONYERS – Cashore Marionettes’ Simple
Gifts, Center Street Arts Theater. 770-922-3143.
1 – DOUGLAS – Gigantic Indoor Yard Sale,
Central Square Complex. 912-383-0277.
1 – DOUGLAS – National BBQ Festival,
Central Square Complex. 800-385-0002.
1 – ELBERTON – Granite City Fall Festival,
Square. 706-283-5651.
1 – EVANS – Augusta Symphony Orchestra,
Jabez Hardin Center, 7:30 p.m. 706-826-4705.
1 – FLINTSTONE – Rock City’s Enchanted
Maize, Blowing Springs Farm. 706-820-2531.
1 – FORT VALLEY – Holiday Market &
Box Lunch, Peach Historic Headquarters, 10 a.m.-
3 p.m. 478-825-5986.
1 – JULIETTE – Syrup Making and Story-
telling, Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.
1 – LONE OAK – Country Festival, 10 a.m.-
3 p.m. 706-637-4797.
1 – MILLEDGEVILLE – Sweetwater Festival.
800-653-1804.
1 – MOLENA – Molena Fest. 770-884-9711.
1 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE - Contra Dance,
Art Center, 6:30 p.m. 706-878-3300.
1 – SAVANNAH – Film Festival, Trustees
Theater & Lucas Theatre. 912-525-5051.
1 – TATE – Tate Days. 706-692-5600.
1 – VALDOSTA – Haunted Adventure Nights,
Wild Adventures Theme Pk. 229-219-7080.
1 – VIENNA – Big Pig Jig. 229-268-8275.
1 – WARM SPRINGS – Fala Day, FDR Little
White House, 12-4 p.m. 706-655-5870.
1 – WASHINGTON – I’d Rather Be in Tignall
Festival. 706-285-2736.
1-2 – COLUMBUS – Christmas Made in the
South, Convention & Trade Ctr. 706-327-4522.
1-2 – HAMPTON – Battle of Atlanta Reen-
actment, Nash Farm Battlefield. 770-957-5786.
1-2 – HELEN – Oktoberfest. 800-858-8027.
1-2 – SAVANNAH – Seafood Festival,
Rousakis Plaza. 912-234-0295.
1-2 – SOPERTON – Million Pines Arts &
Crafts Festival, Iva Park. 912-529-6611.
1-2 – SUMMERVILLE – Rattling Gourd Arts
Festival, Civic Center. 706-506-2404.
1-2 – TOCCOA – Harvest Festival, Down-
town, 877-toccoa. Currahee Artists Guild Fall
Festival, Studio & Frame Shop. 706-886-3728.
1-2 – WASHINGTON – Washington
Connections ArtFest, downtown. 706-678-2243.
1-2 – WEST POINT – Farm Days at Oakhurst
Farm. 706-289-8762.
1-8 – LUMPKIN – Cotton Pickin’ Good Time,
Westville Village. 888-733-1850.
1,8 – COLUMBUS – Market Days on
Broadway, 8:30 a.m.-noon. 706-596-0111.
1,8 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Music
Concerts, Unicoi State Pk., 8 p.m. 706-878-2201.
CHRISTMAS PARADESNOVEMBER
22 Jonesboro . . . . .4:30 p.m. 770-478-3800
DECEMBER
1 Summerville . . . . . .7 p.m. 706-859-0910
1 Thomasville . . . .6:30 p.m. 229-226-3446
2 Madison . . . . . .5:15 p.m. 706-342-1251
4 Athens . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m. 706-613-3589
4 Fitzgerald . . . . .6:30 p.m. 229-423-9357
4 LaGrange . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 706-884-8671
5 Ringgold . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 706-935-2251
6 Baxley . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 912-367-7731
6 Blairsville . . . . . . . .4 p.m. 706-745-5789
6 Brunswick . . . . . . .9 a.m. 912-279-2603
6 Byron . . . . . . . . . . .1 p.m. 478-956-2409
6 Cleveland . . . . . . . .7 p.m. 706-865-5356
6 Cochran . . . . . . . . .7 p.m. 478-934-2965
6 Conyers . . . . . . .4:30 p.m. 800-conyers
6 Cornelia . . . . . . . . .4 p.m. 706-778-7875
6 Douglas . . . . . . .6:30 p.m. 912-383-0277
6 Fort Valley . . . . . . .5 p.m. 478-825-5986
6 Gordon . . . . . . . . . .2 p.m. 478-946-1122
6 Helen . . . . . . . . . . .2 p.m. 706-865-5356
6 Savannah . . . . .5:30 p.m. 912-234-0295
6 Trenton . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 877-733-3233
6 Warner Robins . . .10 a.m. 478-929-1111
7 Thomson . . . . . . . .3 p.m. 706-597-1000
11 Calhoun . . . . . . . . .7 p.m. 706-625-3200
13 Tybee island . . . . . .3 p.m. 912-786-5444
19 Tallapoosa . . . . . . .7 p.m. 770-574-2482
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20 miles from I-75,Exit 82
www.fitzgeraldga.org
1-800-386-4642
Christmas ParadeDec. 4 at 6:30 p.m.
1860’s Southern ChristmasJefferson Davis Memorial
Historic SiteDec. 6, 5-7 p.m.
A Blue & Gray ChristmasBlue & Gray Museum
Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Christmas in Fitzgerald
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November1,8 – THE ROCK – Fall Family Fun Days, The
Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.
1-15 – THOMSON – Old Frontier Corn
Maze, Saturdays. 706-533-2544.
1-16 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Annie, Get Your
Gun, Casino Theatre, Thurs.-Sun. 912-638-0338.
1-29 – ST. MARYS – Community Open
Market, Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-882-8111.
1-30 – CALHOUN – Festival of Trees, Harris
Arts Center. 706-629-2599.
1-30 – TIFTON – Cane Grinding, Georgia
Agrirama. 229-386-3344.
2 – NEWNAN – Taste of Newnan, Court-
house Square. 770-253-8283.
2 – ROME – Fine Wine Festival, Forrest Place
Ballroom, 3-6 p.m. 706-291-7967.
4-25 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Mountain Jam,
fairgrounds, Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. 706-258-2736.
5 – NEWNAN – Market Day, Courthouse
Square, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 770-253-8283.
5-7 – COLUMBUS – winterfest2008 Perfor-
ming Arts Festival, RiverCenter. 706-256-3612.
6-9 – ST. MARYS – Subvet Memorial Service,
Kings Bay Sub Base. 912-882-2782.
6-20 – BLUE RIDGE – Pickin’ by Acoustic Mu-
sicians, dwntwn, Thurs., 6-9 p.m. 706-632-2144.
7 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Broad Street,
downtown, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702.
7 – BRUNSWICK – Footworks Percussive Dance
Ensemble, Historic Ritz Theatre. 912-262-6934.
7 – MACON – First Friday, 6-10 p.m. 478-
722-9909.
7 – MADISON – Philadelphia Dance
Company, Cultural Center, 8 p.m. 706-342-4743.
7 – SAVANNAH – First Friday Fireworks,
River Street. 912-234-0295.
7-8 – CALHOUN – Community Chorus,
Harris Arts Center, 8 p.m. 706-629-2599.
7-8 – CUMMING – Steam, Antique Tractor,
& Gas Engine Expo., Fairgrounds. 770-781-3491.
7-8 – RICHLAND – Pig Fest, Broad Street.
229-887-2253.
7-8 – SAVANNAH – Roundhouse Museum
Blues & BBQ Festival. 912-651-3673.
7-9 – MURRAYVILLE – Hemlock Festival,
Starbridge Farm. 706-864-4787.
7-9 – SAVANNAH – Telfair Square Art Fair.
912-790-8869. Steam Days at the Roundhouse
Museum. 912-651-6823.
8 – ATHENS – Athens Symphony Orchestra,
Classic Center. 706-357-4444.
8 – AUGUSTA – Pianist Andrew Armstrong
& Augusta Symphony, First Baptist, 7:30 p.m.
706-826-4705
8 – BALL GROUND – Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-
5 p.m. 770-894-9336.
8 – BREMEN – Chili Cook-off, downtown.
770-537-2331.
8 – BUFORD – Classic Cruise-In & Show, S&S
Ace Hardware, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 770-932-1458.
8 – CALHOUN – Black Tie to Blue Jeans Gala
with Lovell Sisters, Elks Lodge. 706-629-9101.
8 – CORDELE – Tribute to Veterans, Georgia
Veterans State Park. 229-276-2371.
8 – DALLAS – Life on the Southern Home
Front, Pickett’s Mill Battlefield. 770-443-7850.
8 – DALTON – Veterans Parade, downtown.
800-331-3258.
8 – DARIEN – Fall Fest. 912-230-3099.
Debatable Land Fall Encampment, Fort King
George. 912-437-4770.
8 – DOUGLAS – Happy Pappy Car Show.
912-384-7519.
8 – HAZLEHURST – 1890 Celebration. 912-
375-4543.
8 – JASPER – Taste of Pickens. 706-692-5600.
8 – MCDONOUGH – Chili Cook-off & Fall
Festival. 770-288-7300.
8 – MONTICELLO – Monticello-Jasper
County Deer Festival, Square. 706-468-8994.
8 – OCHLOCKNEE – Old South Day. 229-
574-5375.
8 – RINGGOLD – Opry, Depot. 706-935-3061.
8 – SAVANNAH – Ballet Flamenco Jose
Porcel. 912-525-5050.
8 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Social Kruisers’ Car
Show. 770-464-1866.
8 – TALLAPOOSA – Veterans Freedom Ride
& Parade. 770-537-4708.
8 – THOMASVILLE – Green Market, down-
town, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 229-227-7020. Cowboy
Ball & Benefit Auction, 7 p.m., 229-225-9396.
VW Boys (bluegrass), Municipal Auditorium,
7:30 p.m., 229-227-4050.
8-9 – MOULTRIE – Calico Arts and Crafts
Show, Spence Field. 229-985-1968.
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November8-9 – TYBEE ISLAND – Tybee in the Fall Art
Show, Memorial Park. 912-786-5444.
9 – THOMASVILLE – Sundays at Four
Concert, Cultural Center, 4 p.m. 229-226-0588.
10 – ATHENS – U.S. Navy Band-Big Band
Sound, Classic Center. 706-357-4444.
10 – COMMERCE – Chocolate Fair, Banks
Crossing, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 706-677-5265.
11 – AUGUSTA – Veterans Day Service,
Riverwalk. 706-737-1532.
11 – DAWSONVILLE – Veterans Day
Celebration, Municipal Complex. 706-265-6278.
11 – MCDONOUGH – Veterans Day on the
Square, noon. 770-898-3196.
11 – TRENTON – Veterans Day Parade &
Celebration, downtown. 877-733-3233.
11-12 – DUBLIN – Service League’s Antique
Fair & Tea Room, Heart of Georgia Technical
College. 478-272-5766.
11-12 – THOMASVILLE – Victorian Christ-
mas, downtown. 229-227-7020.
12-13 – THOMASVILLE – Christmas Candle-
light Tour, Pebble Hill Plantation, 6:30-9 p.m. 229-
226-2344.
12-18 – SAVANNAH – Children’s Book
Festival. 912-652-3665.
13 – ATHENS – The Pajama Game, Classic
Center, 7:30 p.m. 800-918-6393.
13 – AUGUSTA – Sacred Heart Holiday Open
House. 706-826-4700.
13 – MACON – Festival of Trees Luncheon,
Museum of Arts & Sciences, noon. 478-477-3232.
14 – BRUNSWICK – Chris Cauley Concert,
Coastal Georgia College. 912-279-5812.
14 – KINGSLAND – Chris Cauley Concert,
Camden Center. 912-279-5812.
14 – MACON – Festival of Trees Gala, Museum
of Arts & Sciences, 7 p.m. 478-477-3232.
14-16 – AUGUSTA – Christmas Made in the
South, James Brown Arena. 706-722-3521.
14-16 – CUMMING – Lakewood 400
Antiques Show. 770-889-3400.
14-16 – DULUTH – Home for the Holidays
Show, Gwinnett Center. 678-455-5192.
15 – AUGUSTA – Claire Lynch & Jessee Win-
chester, Imperial Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-8341.
15 – DAWSONVILLE – Alaska String Band,
Amicalola Falls State Park. 706-265-1969.
15 – FOLKSTON – Sugar Cane Grinding &
Syrup Boil, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.
912-496-7836.
15 – KNOXVILLE – Merritt Pottery Show &
Sale. 478-474-7833.
15 – KINGSLAND – Royal District Market,
10 a.m.-2 p.m. 912-552-3350.
15 – STATESBORO – International Festival,
Mill Creek Regional Park. 912-681-0332.
15 – SUMMERVILLE – Train Excursion to
Lafayette, GA and back. 706-859-0910.
15-17 – HAMPTON – Eastman Gun Show,
Atlanta Motor Speedway. 770-946-4211.
16 – WARNER ROBINS – Graffe String
Quartet, First UMC, 3 p.m. 478-923-7024.
17 – LAGRANGE – Christmas in the Gospels,
Explorations in Antiquity Ctr. 706-885-0363.
18 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Tom Trenney
Organ Concert, Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m.
912-638-2220.
HOLIDAY TOURS OF HOMESNOVEMBER
21-23 Braselton (Chateau Elan) . .770-932-0900
29 Blue Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . .706-633-6862
DECEMBER
5-6 Decatur . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-371-9583
5-6 Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-342-9627
6 Ball Ground . . . . . . . . . . .770-894-9336
6 Byron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-956-2409
6 Waynesboro . . . . . . . . . . .706-554-5451
6 White County . . . . . . . . .706-865-5356
6-7 Atlanta (Virginia Highlands) 404-222-8244
6-7 Marietta . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-429-1115
7 Athens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-725-8100
7 Conyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-conyers
7 LaGrange . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-845-3905
7 Thomson . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-597-1000
8-9 Fort Oglethorpe . . . . . . . .706-861-2860
12-13 Rutledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-557-9020
12-13 Washington . . . . . . . . . . .877-221-7689
13 Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-825-5986
13 McDonough . . . . . . . . . . .770-957-4150
13 Savannah . . . . . . . . . . . . .912-236-8362
13 St. Marys . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-868-8687
13 St. Simons Island . . . . . . .912-638-9808
20 Woodbine . . . . . . . . . . . .912-576-3160
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17th AnnualChristmas Craft Festival
December 6 & 7Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Postell & Neptune Parks in the Village
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GASponsored by the Glynn Art Association
912-638-8770 • www.glynnart.org
November19 – SAUTEE – Folk Pottery Museum of N.E.
Ga. Demonstration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-878-3300.
20 – ALMA – Taste of Christmas, downtown.
912-632-5859.
20 – AUGUSTA – Gingerbread Village
Preview Party, Augusta Museum of History, 7 p.m.
706-722-8454.
20 – FORT VALLEY – Picnic in the Park,
noon-1:30 p.m. 478-825-5986.
20 – MACON – Adventure on Mars with
Nagin Cox, Museum of Arts & Sciences, 6-9 p.m.
478-477-3232.
21-23 – RUTLEDGE – Christmas in the
Country. 706-557-9020.
21-23 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antiques &
Fine Art Sale, Sea Palms Resort. 912-634-3873.
21-23 – WARM SPRINGS – Candlelight
Tours, downtown. 800-337-1927.
21-30 – AUGUSTA – Holiday Gingerbread
Village, Augusta Museum of History. 706-722-8454.
22 – ATHENS – Four Tops and Marvelettes,
Classic Center. 800-918-6393.
22 – CLEVELAND – Appalachian Christmas,
BabyLand General Hospital. 706-865-2171.
22 – CORNELIA – Habersham Holiday
Bazaar, Fulbright Aquatic Center. 706-788-4654.
22 – FORT GAINES – Christmas at the Fort.
229-732-6092.
22 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Joyful Noise Festival
Honor Choir, Conv. Ctr., 7 p.m. 912-267-4210.
22 – JONESBORO – Holiday at Home Festival
& Parade, 4:30 p.m. 770-478-3800.
22 – JULIETTE – Battle of Griswoldville
Commemoration, Jarrell Plantation, 10 a.m.-
2 p.m. 478-986-5172.
22 – MIDWAY – Revolutionary War Encamp-
ment, Fort Morris. 912-884-5999.
22 – NICHOLLS – Pioneer Skills Day, General
Coffee State Park. 912-384-1581.
22 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Craig Carothers/
John William Davis, Art Center, 8 p.m. 706-878-3300.
22 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Clay and
Chardonnay, Glynn Art Assn. 912-638-8770.
22 – TWIN CITY – Cane Grinding, George
Smith State Park, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 478-763-2759.
22 – WARM SPRINGS – A Warm Springs
Thanksgiving, FDR’s Little White House, 10 a.m.-
2 p.m. 706-655-5870.
22-23 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mistletoe Market &
Sugar Plum Tearoom, North Georgia Technical
College. 706-896-0932.
22-23 – CUMMING – Christmas in Central
Park. 770-889-1072.
22-23 – DOUGLAS – Downtown Holiday
Open House, 1-5 p.m. 912-383-0277.
22-23 – LAGRANGE– Christmas Open
House, downtown. 706-884-8671.
22-23 – THOMASVILLE – Plantation Wild-
life Arts Festival, Cultural Center. 229-226-0588.
22-23 – WAYNESBORO – Liberty Art Show,
downtown. 706-437-0204.
27 – BUCHANAN – Festival of Trees,
Courthouse. 770-646-3369.
27 – DAWSONVILLE – Appalachian Thanks-
giving, Amicalola Falls State Park. 706-265-1969.
27 – MOULTRIE – Lights! Lights! Thanks-
giving Night, downtown. 229-890-5455.
27 – TALLAPOOSA – Christmas in Possum
Snout. 770-574-2482.
27-29 – LAVONIA – Clem’s Shoal Creek
Music Park Bluegrass Festival. 706-356-1092.
28 – BRASELTON – Lighting of the Chateau,
Chateau Elan Resort. 800-223-wine.
28 – HELEN – Lighting of the Village, down-
town. 706-878-2181.
28-29 – RESACA – Lighted Christmas Tree
Maze and Live Nativity, Little River Farms. 706-
629-9688.
29 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Christmas Tree
Lighting Festival, Historic District. 877-4jekyll.
29 – CLIMAX – Swine Time. 229-246-3300.
29 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Contra Folk
Society Festival, Art Ctr., 6:30 p.m. 706-878-3300.
December1 – TIFTON – Hometown Holiday Celebra-
tion. 229-391-3903.
1,9,10 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Holiday High Tea,
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 4 p.m. 912-635-2600.
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Arts & CraftsShow
November 8 & 9Sat. 9 am - 5 pm
Sun. 10 am - 4 pm
Spence Field - Moultrie(Sunbelt Expo Center)
4 miles SE of Hwy. 319 on Hwy. 133
229-985-1968www.calicocrafts.com
229-985-1968www.calicocrafts.com
Arts & CraftsShow
November 8 & 9Sat. 9 am - 5 pm
Sun. 10 am - 4 pm
Spence Field - Moultrie(Sunbelt Expo Center)
4 miles SE of Hwy. 319 on Hwy. 133
December2-16 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Mountain Jam,
fairgrounds, Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. 706-258-2736.
3-31 – CANTON – Winterfest, Tanglewood
Farm. 770-667-6464.
4 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Christmas Stories,
Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 912-635-2600.
4 – MADISON – Atlanta Symphony
Orchestra, Cultural Center. 706-342-4743.
4 – WARRENTON – Hometown Christmas,
downtown. 706-465-9604.
4-5 – ATHENS – Holiday Concert, UGA
School of Music. 706-542-3737.
4-5 – SUMMERVILLE – Christmas in the
Park. 706-859-0910.
4,11 – BLUE RIDGE – Pickin’ by Acoustic Musi-
cians, downtown, Thurs., 6-9 p.m. 706-632-2144.
5 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Broad St., down-
town, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702. Mountain Heart
& Tony Rice, Imperial Theatre. 706-722-8341.
5 – CONYERS – Olde Town Christmas Party,
5-9 p.m. 800-conyers.
5 – FRANKLIN – A Taste of a Chattahoochee
Christmas, downtown. 888-331-0560.
5 – NEWNAN – Market Day, Courthouse
Square, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 770-253-8283.
5 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Yuletide
Festival, Art Center. 706-878-3300.
5 – SAVANNAH – First Friday Fireworks,
River Street. 912-234-0295.
5 – WAYNESBORO – Christmas on Liberty
Square, downtown. 706-554-5451.
5-6 – ATHENS – Idols in concert, Classic
Center, 8 p.m. 800-918-6393.
5-6 – BRUNSWICK – Christmas on Hofwyl-
Broadfield Plantation, 7-9 p.m. 912-264-7333.
5-6 – MADISON – Morgan County Historical
Society’s Christmas Tour of Homes. 706-342-9627.
5-6 – ROME – Candles and Carols of Christ-
mases Past, Martha Berry Museum. 706-368-6789.
5-7 – DOUGLAS – Christmas Wizard of Oz.
912-383-0277.
5-14 – LAGRANGE – Follow the Shepherds
Walk, Explorations in Antiquity Ctr. 706-885-0363.
5-27 – RESACA – Lighted Christmas Tree
Maze & Live Nativity, Little River Farms, Fridays &
Saturdays. 706-629-9688.6 – ADEL – A Christmas with Friends, Reed
Bingham State Park. 229-896-3551.6 – ALTO – Christmas at Fort Hollingsworth.
706-754-4538.6 – BRUNSWICK – Holiday Bazaar, Mary
Ross Waterfront Park, 912-262-6934. OglethorpeBall, Old City Hall, 7 p.m., 912-258-1588.
6 – CALHOUN – Christmas Candlelight Tour,New Echota Site, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 706-624-1321.
6 – CARTERSVILLE – Atlanta Pops, TheGrand Theatre. 770-386-7343.
6 – CLEVELAND – Christmas in the Moun-tains Celebration, Square, 3-8 p.m. 706-969-3336.
6 – CONYERS – Atlanta Boy Choir Concert,Monastery of Holy Spirit, 6:30 p.m. 770-602-2606.
6 – DAWSONVILLE – Christmas Open
House, Amicalola Falls State Park. 706-265-1969.
6 – DOUGLAS – Main Street Christmas & Festi-
val of Lights Parade, Atkinson Plaza. 912-384-5161.
6 – EATONTON – Bicentennial 200th
Anniversary & Christmas Parade. 478-414-6830.
6 – FITZGERALD – 1860’s Southern Christ-
mas, Jeff Davis Site, 5-7 p.m. 229-831-2335.
6 – FOLKSTON – Christmas on Chesser
Island. 912-496-7836.
6 – FORT GAINES – Lighted Boat Parade,
George Bagby State Park, 6-7 p.m. 229-768-2571.
6 – FORT VALLEY – Mayor’s Christmas Party/
Peach Co. Chorus, Austin Theatre. 478-825-5986.
6 – FORT VALLEY – Christmas at Pineola
Farms. 478-827-0894.
6 – GORDON – Free Market Day on the Green
& Christmas Parade. 478-946-1122.
6 – HELEN – Deck the Halls of Unicoi State
Park. 800-573-9659, x305.
6 – JULIETTE – Plantation Christmas, Jarrell
Plantation, 1-4 p.m. 478-986-5172.
6 – LAGRANGE – Sons of Lafayette Concert,
1st Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. 706-884-8671.
6 – LOCUST GROVE – Old-Fashioned Christ-
mas, downtown, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-884-8671.
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Nights of LightsGuido Gardens in Metter
Each Night in December, 6-9:30 p.m.
More than One Million Lights!FREE ADMISSION
Animated Light Displays, Children’s Corner, Chapel
Hwy. 121 N, Metter • 912-685-2222www.GuidoGardens.com
December6 – LUMPKIN – Westville by Candlelight,
888-733-1850. Christmas Workshop, Providence
Canyon State Park. 229-838-6202.
6 – PORT WENTWORTH – Senora
Guadalupe Festival. 912-966-7428.
6 – SAVANNAH – Christmas on the River &
Lighted Parade, Historic River. 912-234-0295.
6 – ST. MARYS – Christmas in Gilman Park &
Search for the Yule Log. 912-882-4000.
6 – TIFTON – Hometown Holiday &
Christmas Parade. 229-391-3903.
6 – TRENTON – Christmas in the Park and
Parade, downtown. 888-733-3233.
6 – UNION POINT – Christmas Bazaar. 706-
486-4102.
6 – WARM SPRINGS – Pearl Harbor
Remembered, FDR’s Little White House, 12-3
p.m. 706-655-5870.
6-7 – CARTERSVILLE – Christmas at the
Cabin, Red Top Mountain St. Pk. 770-975-4226.
6-7 – COLUMBUS – Victorian Christmas,
National Civil War Naval Museum at Port
Columbus. 706-327-9798.
6-7 – DALTON – Traditions Arts & Crafts
Show, fairgrounds. 706-275-8802.
6-7 – MACON – Christmas in Historic
Ingleside Village, downtown. 800-768-3401.
6-7 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Sautee
Players’s Original Area Stories, Art Center. 706-
878-3300.
6-7 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Christmas
Crafts Festival, Pier Village. 912-638-8770.
6-7 – THOMSON – Festival Off Main, The
Depot. 706-597-1000.
6-7 – WATKINSVILLE – Oconee Cultural
Arts Foundation 14th Annual Holiday Market.
706-769-4565,
6, 13, 28 – MILLEDGEVILLE – Candlelight
Tours, Old Governor’s Mansion, 6-8 p.m. 478-
455-4545.
6-23 – WATKINSVILLE – Artists of OCAF,
OCAF Center, Tues.-Sat. 706-769-4565.
6-29 – ST. MARYS – Community Market,
Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-882-8111.
7 – AUSTELL – Toys for Tots Car Show, Wal-
Mart. 678-895-6660.
7 – CALHOUN – Christmas Jamboree, Harris
Arts Center, 1-6 p.m. 706-629-2599.
7 – COLUMBUS – Bob Barr Community
Band, Jordan H.S. Aud., 3 p.m. 706-660-0254.
7 – DAHLONEGA – Gold Museum Open
House, Free Admission. 706-864-2257.
7 – DARIEN – Plantation Christmas,
Ashantilly Center, 4:30 p.m. 912-437-4473.
7 – FOLKSTON – Christmas on Chesser
Island, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. 912-
496-7836.
7 – LINCOLNTON – Holidays in Olde Lincoln
Town & Christmas Parade. 706-359-7970.
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONIESNOVEMBER
27 Locust Grove . . . . . .7 p.m. 770-692-2320
28 Brunswick . . . . .5:30 p.m. 912-279-2603
28 Helen . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 706-878-2181
29 Blue Ridge . . . . . . . . .dusk 800-899-6867
29 Ellijay . . . . . . . . . . .10 a.m. 706-635-2782
29 Jekyll Island . . . .6:30 p.m. 877-4jekyll
DECEMBER
1 Smyrna . . . . . . . .6-9 p.m. 770-434-6000
2 St. Marys . . . . . . .6-9p.m. 800-868-8687
4 Kingsland . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 912-729-5999
4 Marietta . . . . . . .5:30 p.m. 770-794-5601
4 Thomson . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 706-597-1000
5 Bremen . . . . . . . .6-8 p.m. 770-537-2331
5 Columbus . . . . .6:30 p.m. 706-322-1613
5 Port Wentworth 6:30 p.m. 912-966-7428
6 Augusta (Riverwalk) .4 p.m. 706-722-8000
6 Blairsville . . . . . . . . .5 p.m. 706-745-5493
6 Conyers . . . . . . .4:30 p.m. 800-conyers
6 Roswell . . . . . . .5:15 p.m. 770-641-3950
7 Alpharetta . . . . . . . .5 p.m. 678-297-6078
7 Homer . . . . . . . . .6-8 p.m. 706-677-3510
7 Ringgold . . . . . . .5-9 p.m. 706-935-3061
8 Thomasville . . . . . . .6 p.m. 229-228-2924
13 Blairsville (Vogel) .4:45 p.m. 706-745-2628
13 Social Circle . . . . . .7 p.m. 770-464-1866
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City of Fort Valley, Georgia
Festival of LightsGeorgia’s Largest Outdoor Municipal
Lighting Display South of AtlantaNovember 29 - January 11
Fort Valley & ByronSaturday, December 6
Christmas ParadesFort Valley at 5 p.m., Byron at 1 p.m.
Byron Christmas BazaarHistoric Downtown Byron, 1 p.m.Community Choir Concert
Austin Theatre, Downtown Fort Valley, 7 p.m.Tour of Homes
December 6 at ByronDecember 13 at Fort Valley
Massee Lane GardensFestival of Trees
Dec. 1-31 (closed Mondays)
FORT VALLEY BYRON478-825-5986 478-956-2409
December7 – THOMASVILLE – Singers Holiday
Performance, Cultural Ctr., 4 p.m. 226-226-6964.
7 – WOODBINE – Community Christmas
Celebration, Methodist Church. 912-576-3211.
7-14 – LAGRANGE – Nativity Festival. 706-
884-8671.
8 – LUMPKIN – Westville by Candlelight.
888-733-1850.
9 – FITZGERALD – A Blue & Gray Christmas,
Blue & Gray Museum, 6:30 p.m. 229-426-5069.
9 – THOMASVILLE – Music & Drama Troupe
Christmas Show, Munc. Aud., 8 p.m. 229-558-9470.
10 – MONTICELLO – Bicentennial Celebra-
tion, Square. 706-468-1995.
11 – COLUMBUS – Symphony Orchestra &
Cherish the Ladies Celtic Group, RiverCenter for
Performing Arts. 706-256-3632.
11 – DOUGLAS – Peppermint Pops, 7 p.m.
912-383-0277.
11 – THOMASVILLE – Puppeteer David Null,
Storefront Theater. 229-226-0863.
11 – WARNER ROBINS – USAF Reserve
Command Band Concert, Museum of Aviation.
478-327-0555.
11-12 – THOMASVILLE – Victorian
Christmas, downtown. 229-227-7020.
11-13 – THE ROCK – Journey to the Manger,
The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.
12 – WASHINGTON – Christmas at
Callaway Plantation. 706-678-7060.
12-13 – CHATSWORTH – Cherokee Christmas
by Candlelight, Chief Vann House. 706-695-2598.
12-13 – CUMMING – Christmas in
Cumming Arts & Crafts Festival. 770-423-1330.
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LONG-RUNNING HOLIDAY EVENTS IN GEORGIANov. 1-Dec. 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Story of the Star, Macon Planetarium, Saturdays 478-477-3232
Nov 3-Dec. 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun 706-629-2599
Nov. 8-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Stone Mountain Christmas, Stone Mountain Park 770-498-5690
Nov. 14-Dec. 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Art Show, Old Cannery Art Ctr., weekends 706-864-8785
Nov. 15-Dec. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas House, 1620 Mt. Paran Rd. 404-733-4620
Nov. 15-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Wild Adventures, Valdosta 800-808-0872
Nov. 15-Jan. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday in Lights, Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park 404-223-4412
Nov. 15-Jan. 7. . . . . . . . . Christmas Around the World at Smith Plantation, Roswell 770-641-3978
Nov. 15-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences 478-477-3232
Nov. 21-Dec. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fantasy in Lights, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain 800-225-5292
Nov. 21-Jan. 3 . Enchanted Garden of Lights, Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain 706-820-2531
Nov. 21-Jan. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deck the Falls, Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain 423-821-2544
Nov. 22-Dec. 19 . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Art Show & Sale, Old Courthouse, Blue Ridge 706-632-2144
Nov. 22-Dec. 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dollhouse Christmas at Barrington Hall, Roswell 770-640-3855
Nov. 22-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights at the Estes, Fort Gaines 229-768-2789
Nov. 22-Jan. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas in Roswell, Historic District 800-776-7935
Nov. 22-Jan. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas Across the USA, Bulloch Hall, Roswell 770-992-1731
Nov. 25-Dec. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights of the South, Grovetown 706-825-6441
Nov. 26-Dec. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park, Helen 800-858-8027
Nov. 26-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magical Nights of Lights, Lake Lanier Islands 800-840-5253
Nov. 26-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victorian Christmas, Summerville 706-859-0910
Nov. 27-Dec. 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Southern Tree Plantation, Blairsville 706-745-0601
Nov. 27-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athens Holiday Lights, Sandy Creek Park 706-369-9732
Nov. 28-Dec. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extended Shopping Hours in Warm Springs Village 800-337-1927
Nov. 28-Dec. 24 . . . . . . . . Child’s Christmas, King & Prince Resort, St. Simons Island 912-638-3631
Nov. 29-Dec. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Downtown Buchanan 770-646-3369
Nov. 29-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Island on Jekyll Island, Historic District 877-453-5955
Nov. 29-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southern Lights: A Savannah Holiday Celebration 912-644-6452
Nov. 29-Jan. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Downtown Fort Valley 478-825-5986
Dec. 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley 478-967-2358
Dec. 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nights of Lights, Guido Gardens, Metter 912-685-2222
Dec. 1-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tallapoosa Festival of Lights, Helton Howland Park 770-574-2482
Dec. 5-27 . . . . . . Lighted Christmas Tree Maze & Live Nativity, Resaca, Fri & Sat. 706-629-9688
Dec. 5-28 . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees (Fri.-Sun.), Ocoee Whitewater Ctr., Blue Ridge 423-496-0102
Dec. 6-21. . . . . . . . . . . Dahlonega’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration, Square 800-231-5543
Dec. 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artists of OCAF Shop, Watkinsville 706-769-4565
Dec. 6-24 . . . . . . Antebellum Christmas at Old Governor’s Mansion, Milledgeville 800-653-1804
Dec. 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holidays in History, Jekyll Island Historic District Tours 912-635-4036
Dec. 20-Jan. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Nativity, Rialto Center, Atlanta 404-651-1234
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December12-13 – THOMASVILLE – Christmas Candle-
light Tours, Pebble Hill Plantation. 229-226-2344.
12-14 – NORCROSS – Gem, Mineral, Fossil, &
Jewelry Show, N. Atlanta Trade Ctr. 478-935-9345.
12-14 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Com-
munity Chorale, Art Center. 706-878-3300.
13 – BATESVILLE – Georgia Scenic Hwy. 197
Treasure Hunt. (scenic197.com)
13 – BYRON – Lunch with Santa, 11 a.m.-
2 p.m. 478-956-2409.
13 – DALLAS – Christmas on the Homefront,
Pickett’s Mill Battlefield. 770-443-7850.
13 – DARIEN – A Colonial Christmas at Fort
King George, 7-9 p.m. 912-437-4770.
13 – DOUGLAS – Santa Stroll, 2-6 p.m.
Christmas on the Pond, 6-9 p.m. 912-383-0277.
13 – FORT GAINES – Breakfast with Santa,
George Bagby St. Pk., 8:30-10:30 a.m. 229-768-2571.
13 – GRANTVILLE – A Calico Christmas.
678-877-0242.
13 – HARLEM – Christmas in the Heart of
Downtown Harlem. 706-556-0043.
13 – HELEN – Father Christmas, Nacoochee
Village, 1-6 p.m. 706-878-9957.
13 – JEKYLL ISLAND – A Dickens Feast, J.I.
Club Hotel, 7:30 p.m. 912-635-2600.
13 – NICHOLLS – Christmas on the Pond,
Gen. Coffee State Park, 6-9 p.m. 912-384-1581.
13 – RICHMOND HILL – Winter Muster &
Battle at Fort McAllister. 912-727-2339.
13 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – James Oglethorpe’s
B’day Celebration, Ft. Frederica. 912-638-3639.
13 – TIFTON – Victorian Christmas & Cane
Grinding Party, Georgia Agrirama. 229-386-3344.
13 – WASHINGTON – A Christmas Carol,
Robert Toombs House. 706-678-2226.
13 – WINDER – A Fort Yargo Christmas, Fort
Yargo State Park, 5-8 p.m. 770-867-3489.
13-14 – ATHENS – Symphony Christmas
Concert, Classic Center. 706-357-4444.
13-14 – SAVANNAH – Candlelantern
Weekend, Fort Pulaski. 912-786-5787.
14 – AUGUSTA – Augusta Symphony Or-
chestra, ASU Arts Theatre, 3 p.m. 706-826-4705.
14 – CRAWFORDVILLE – Victorian Christmas,
A.H. Stephens Historic Pk., 2-5 p.m. 706-456-2602.
14 – SAVANNAH – Colonial Christmas,
Wormsloe Historic site, 2-5 p.m. 912-353-3023. Phil-
harmonic Chorus, Vic’s on the River. 877-savannah.
14 – TOCCOA – Christmas at Travelers Rest
Historic Site, 1-5 p.m. 706-886-2256.
15 – BRUNSWICK – A Golden Isles Christmas
Concert, Glynn Academy Aud. 912-234-2006.
15 – KINGSLAND – Royal District Market,
10 a.m.-2 p.m. 912-552-3350.
16 – ST. MARYS – Live Nativity, 5:30-8:30
p.m. 912-882-8111.
16 – THOMASVILLE – Romeros in Concert,
Cultural Center, 8 p.m. 229-226-7404.
19 – MACON – Jim Brickman’s HolidayConcert, Grand Theatre, 8 p.m. 478-301-5460.
19 – SAUTEE – Folk Pottery Museum of N.E.Ga. Demonstration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-878-3300.
19-21 – CUMMING – Lakewood 400Antiques Show. 770-889-3400.
19-24 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Scottish BagpiperTim Akins, Riverside, J.I Club Hotel. 912-635-2600.
20 – CONYERS – Etowah Jazz Orchestra,H.S. Aud., 8 p.m. 770-922-3143.
20 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – ContraDance, Art Center, 6:30 p.m. 706-878-3300.
21 – AUGUSTA – The 12 Bands ofChristmas, Imperial Theatre. 706-722-8341.
21 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Medieval ChristmasConcert, Faith Chapel, 7:30 p.m. 912-635-2600.
31 – ATLANTA – Peach Drop, UndergroundAtlanta. 404-523-2311.
31 – BUCHANAN – Bell Tower Bash, Square.770-646-8978.
31 – CORNELIA – Apple Drop, downtown.706-778-7875.
31 – LAWRENCEVILLE – LawrencevilleRings, Square. 678-226-2639.
31 – SAUTEE – New Year’s Eve, Black BearConference Center. 706-348-1774.
31 – TYBEE ISLAND – Fireworks, Pier,Midnight. 912-786-5444.
31-Jan. 3 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – FamilyNew Year’s Celebration, Epworth by the Sea. 912-638-8688.
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** Mistletoe Market & SugarPlum Tearoom - Nov. 22 & 23
** Christmas ParadeDec. 6 - Downtown , 4 p.m.
** Christmas Tree Lightingat Vogel State Park
Dec. 13 - 4:45 p.m.BLAIRSVILLE-UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1-877-745-5789www.blairsvillechamber.com
Blairsville —make magical
mountain memories
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of LightsRock City’s 14th annual Enchanted Garden of Lights and Deck
the Falls at Ruby Falls are Christmas events planned on LookoutMountain from Nov. 21-Jan. 3. New this year at Ruby Falls will bea “Ruby Red Christmas” on weekends in December.
A million lights will brighten the mountain with more than 25holiday scenes along the Enchanted Trail at Rock City’sEnchanted Garden of Lights. Enjoy cookie decorating and nightlyentertainment in the pavilion next to a warm fireplace and a fresh-ly brewed cup of Starbucks coffee. Pose for a picture with Old St.Nick, Rocky the Elf, and his special holiday guests! Just six milesfrom downtown Chattanooga, Tenn., Rock City is an enchanted,4,100-foot walking trail showcasing lush gardens and soaring rockformations. The Enchanted Garden of Lights is open from 6-9 p.m.
nightly, with daily Rock City hours from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. www.seerockcity.com or 706-820-2531.Deck the Falls at Ruby Falls, with its new state-of-the-art LED lighting at the waterfall, will
provide a spectacular light show combined with traditional Christmas music. The Ruby RedChristmas on Fridays and Saturdays in December will feature a Currier & Ives old style holidayfrom 5-9 p.m., snowfalls at the Cavern Castle every 10 minutes, characters in period costumes,and live acoustical music. Children can decorate a Christmas card and visit with Santa. RubyFalls is America’s deepest commercial cave and largest underground waterfall open to the pub-lic. Enjoy a guided tour through the fascinating cavern with its unique rock formations. Ruby Fallsis open daily except Christmas Day, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. www.rubyfalls.com or 423-821-2544.
Christmas Tour of Homes in MadisonThe Morgan County Historical Society will present its
biennial Christmas Tour of Homes in Madison on December5-6. The tour will showcase an intimate view of Madison’spast, a past filled with excellent examples of Greek Revival,Victorian, and Craftsman architecture. Stroll tree-linedstreets in this enchanting antebellum town to see thehomes beautifully decorated for the holidays.
Day tours are scheduled from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. withcandlelight tours from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 before Dec.3 and $25 beginning Dec. 3. There are special rates forgroups of 10 or more and special combo ticket rates. Visa and MasterCard will be accepted.
Madison offers charming restaurants, shops, and accommodations and is located an houreast of Atlanta and thirty minutes south of Athens. Ample parking is free.
For information contact Heritage Hall-Tour Headquarters, 277 South Main St., Madison; phone706-342-9627; visit www.friendsofheritagehall.org; or email: [email protected].
The Merritt Pecan Company in WestonThe Merritt Pecan Company offers a large selection of items including pecans, log rolls,
homemade pecan pies, homemade cakes, jellies, jams, syrups, pralines, brittle, candy coatedpecans, sugar-free items (candy, jellies, syrups), gift baskets and boxes, T- shirts, cookbooks,Georgia souvenirs, Vidalia onion products, homemade jerky, and BBQ sauces. All of the pecansare grown and harvested on their farms and processed at their plant.
The retail store is located on Hwy 520 in Weston,Georgia, halfway between Albany and Columbus. Storehours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m. every day except Christmas Day.
Merritt Pecan Company takes pride in its clean rest-rooms and also has a Chevron Food Mart with a widerange of convenience store items, gas, diesel, a food court,and an ATM machine. Outside picnic tables are available,and there is ample space to walk a dog.
Items can also be ordered from www.merritt-pecan.com.For more information phone 1-800-762-9152.
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Have a Merry, Busy, WonderfulHave a Merry, Busy, Wonderful
Calico Holiday Arts & Crafts Show in MoultrieThe Calico Holiday Arts and Crafts Show will be held in Moultrie on November 8-9. Enjoy
early holiday shopping as you browse over 400 booths filled with gifts for all occasions as wellas holiday and seasonal decorations.
This year promises many new crafts along with favoritesfrom past shows. Among the one-of- a-kind items will bebeautiful handcrafted iron home and garden décor, whimsi-cal Christmas decorations, architectural décor, and outdoorseasonal decorations. All of these items are made by localartisans and crafts people. A variety of entertainment forboth the young and young at heart will include visits withSanta and clogging performers from across the Southeast.Visitors can also register to win a piece of handcrafted furniture donated by John Bruce.
The site of the show will be Spence Field, home of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, located 4 miles S.E.of U.S. 319 on Hwy. 133 in Moultrie. Hours will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission will be $5.00 per adult with children 12 and under free with an adult.No pets allowed. For more information call 229-985-1968 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.calicocrafts.com.
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 on Nov. 22.TheFestival of Trees at Unicoi State Park will be held Nov. 26-Dec. 13. Trees and wreaths will be theme decorated and ondisplay for a silent auction. Also at Unicoi, Deck the Halls onDec. 6 will include holiday crafts, hayrides, and music in thedecorated lodge. Admission will be free; parking will be $2.
Helen, a quaint Bavarian village in North Georgia, willkick off the holiday season with the Lighting of the Villageon Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. The Christmas parade will take placeon Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.
Cleveland will celebrate with a “Christmas in the Mountains Celebration.” Festivities will beginDec. 6 at 3 p.m. with pictures with Santa, choral groups, arts and crafts vendors, and a lightedparade at 7 p.m. Children’s activities will include moon walks, rock climbing, face painting, and more.
Other events will include a Tour of Homes in White County on Dec. 6, Community ChoraleConcerts at the Sautee Nacoochee Center Dec. 12-14, and Father Christmas in NacoocheeVillage on Dec. 13 from 1-6 p.m.
Visit www.whitecountychamber.org, phone 706-865-5356 or 800-392-8279, or e-mail [email protected].
Holiday Events in FitzgeraldA Blue and Gray Christmas with caroling and refresh-
ments will be held at the Blue & Gray Museum onTuesday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Located in a historical rail-road depot, the museum tells through a documentaryand more than 1200 artifacts the remarkable story ofFitzgerald and its Civil War roots 229-426-5069.
An 1860’s Southern Christmas will be held at theJefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site in Fitzgerald onSaturday, Dec. 6, from 5-7 p.m. Visitors will be guided by candlelight to stations that representchanges that happened to Christmas during the 1860’s while a hand bell choir plays periodChristmas songs. There will be pictures with Santa in period clothing, refreshments, and demon-strations on making hand-dipped candles and salt-dough ornaments. 229-831-2335.
A Christmas Parade will be held Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. (229-423-9357). Visit the Fire EngineMuseum, and view a variety of architectural styles representing the settlers who moved therefrom 38 states. Walk through Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Rebs rest side by side.Delight in home-cooked foods. Phone 800-386-4642 or visit www.fitzgeraldga.org.
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Christmas in Georgia!Christmas in Georgia!
National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventureat the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon
National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure was developed by the world’s largestchildren’s museum, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, in partnership with the NationalGeographic Society, the world’s most recognized map experts. Thisexhibit will be open at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Maconthrough January 11, 2009.
The exhibition is filled with activities to help visitors navigatethrough new, interactive technologies and ancient mapping tech-niques. Even younger children can engage in hands-on experiencesas they learn about maps and globes.
Visitors will travel on virtual journeys with world renownedexplorers.They can maneuver a robot through the Great Pyramid inEgypt to search for Khufu’s tomb, track elephants in the jungles ofAfrica, trace Amelia Earhart’s flight paths across the world on aninteractive wall map and sit in a recreation of the cockpit in her Lockheed Electra, search forBlackbeard’s pirate ship off the coast of North Carolina, navigate with the North Star, see howweather is forecast with images from space, drive a computer generated rover on Mars, andstudy a real, life-size model of the Mars Exploration Rover.
For information phone 478-477-3232 or visit www.masmacon.com.
Victorian Holiday Open House at Port ColumbusA Victorian Holiday Open House will be held December 6-7 at the Port
Columbus Civil War Naval Museum which will be decorated with circa 1863decorations and trees. A Civil War Era Santa will be there to listen to chil-dren’s want lists. Photos and Breakfast with Santa will be available. “Santa,as we know him, first appeared in Christmas 1862 at an army camp to passout presents to soldiers,” said museum executive director Bruce Smith.
A Civil War Naval History Symposium is scheduled for January 10 andwill feature noted Civil War historians from all over the country. A receptionwill be held January 9 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Explore naval operations for the North and South through displays ofuniforms, artillery, firearms, personal effects, flags, Civil War ship murals,and a paneled timeline exhibit of the war at sea. See the iron ram CSS
Jackson, the blockade runner Virginia, the gunboat CSS Chattahoochee, replicas of the USSHartford, USS Monitor, and CSS Albermarle, and a battle simulator theater. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1002 Victory Dr., Columbus. For information, 706-327-9798. www.portcolumbus.org.
Art in MotionGeorgia’s Phenomenal
Motorcycle MuseumDowntown Warm Springs, GA
• Over 50 Vintage & Collectible Motorcycles• Jukeboxes & Game Room
Collectibles• Large
PetrobiliaCollection
• Advertising
Open Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Expanded hours over holiday
www.prestonopportunities.com678.296.3326 or 770.502.0028
WARM SPRINGS 24th Annual
November, 21, 22, 23Shop from
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.Friday & Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday
WARM SPRINGS VILLAGE STORES are openuntil 9:00 PM Fridays & Saturdays beginningThanksgiving Weekend through Christmas.
Sunday thru Thursday are regular hours.
1.800.FDR.1927www.warmspringsga.ws • www.visitmeriwether.com
CandlelightTour
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Visits from Santa to S.E. Railway Museum in DuluthSanta will arrive at the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth on Saturday, Nov. 15, at
1 p.m. There will be pizza, music, and children's activities, andphotos with Santa from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join Engineer Santa for a snack breakfast in the ExhibitHall on Saturdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, and 20 at 9:30 a.m. and10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be followed by a 15 minute cabooseride. Take your camera. Cost will be $3 per person in additionto regular museum admission. Reservations are required.
The museum will be a stop on the Piedmont PilgrimageNov. 6-9 and will celebrate Model Railroad Days Nov. 8-9 withmodel railroads of various scales from clubs across MetroAtlanta. Ideas will abound for Christmas gifts.
“Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum” has over 80 pieces of retired railwayrolling stock, maintenance of way equipment, and a cross section of busses and trolleys. Trainrides aboard restored cabooses are complimentary with admission.The railway museum is openThursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. With ad on page 31 one free museumadmission with admission of equal or greater value. 3595 Peachtree Rd. For more informa-tion phone 770-476-2013 or visit www.srmduluth.org.
A Hometown Holiday in ConyersCelebrate the holidays in Conyers, brimming with all of the
charm and hospitality that small towns are known for with theperfect mix of holiday fun and activities. Conyers is located only25 miles east of Atlanta.
The holiday season will begin with the opening of the OldeTown Conyers Pavilion Ice Skating Rink located at 949 SouthMain Street on Friday, Nov.14. The rink will be open Nov. 14,2008-Feb. 8, 2009. Hours of operation will vary, so call theConyers Welcome Center at 1-800-conyers or visit www.icedays.com for a schedule.
The Olde Town Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 5, will feature complimentary carriage rides,shopping and dining opportunities, visits with Santa, and a Secret Santa Shop for kids. TheHometown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 6, will start at 4:30 p.m. Laterthat evening, the Atlanta Boy Choir will fill Conyers’ Monastery of the Holy Spirit with the angelicsounds of the season. The Holiday Tour of Homes on Sunday, Dec. 7, will feature six homesdecked out in their holiday finery.
For more information on these events and year-round event information in Conyers, visitwww.conyersga.com or call 1-800-conyers.
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Holiday Shopping at Scott Antique Market in AtlantaScott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400 booths overflowing from two buildings. Find
Victorian and primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art and prints, vintage clothing, nostalgicphotographs, antique Christmas decorations, vintagemusical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain,clocks, tools, campaign memorabilia, books, and more.
Always held the second weekend of every month, thenext shows will be November 7-9 and December 12-14.Hours are Friday and Saturday 9-6 and Sunday 10-4.Admission is $5 for the weekend. The show has a varietyof food and free parking. Located in the Atlanta ExpoCenter which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. For more infor-mation phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.
Flint RiverQuarium in AlbanyLocated on the banks of the Flint River, the Flint RiverQuarium tells the story of the Flint River
and the blue hole springs that helped create it. Visitors experience the unique ecosystems of theFlint River watershed through a variety of interactive exhibitsfeaturing more than 100 species of native aquatic life. A recentaviary addition also gives visitors an up-close look at a widevariety of birds found in the surrounding wetland habitat.
The Flint RiverQuarium’s Imagination Theater presents films,including their current offerings, Whales and Amazing Journeys,on a screen three stories tall. Other ongoing programming, suchas dive shows, alligator feedings, and animal presentations,ensure that every visit has something new to offer.
The RiverQuarium, a perfect destination for children andfamilies during the upcoming holidays, is open weekdays 9 a.m.-
5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays 1-5 p.m. For information and directions call 229-639-2650 or 877-goflint or visit www.flintriverquarium.com.
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The Art in Motion Vintage MotorcycleMuseum in Warm Springs
The Art in Motion Vintage Motorcycle Museum in Warm Springshas over 50 vintage motorcycles. It is among the best small muse-ums of vintage motorcycles in the Southeast and currently the
largest in Georgia. Among the bikes is the well-known Art Sigal col-lection; Sigal was a pioneer in the collecting of vintage bikes. Other bikes of distinction includebikes dating back to 1902, racing bikes, military bikes, a collection of British and Indian bikes,and a 1978 Harley in its original crate.
Also in the museum are a large collection of petrobilia, a large collection of Marilyn Monroememorabilia, a magic collection including Houdini’s leg irons and handcuffs, and collectible juke-boxes that are often played for visitors.
The Museum is owned by Preston Evans who has been in the antique and collectiblebusiness for over 30 years, conducted Opportunities Auctions in Metro-Atlanta, and in 2007purchased the courtyard, a nest of small buildings tucked away behind the Main Street buildingsin Warm Springs. Evans opened a deli and ice cream parlor and filled other buildings withantiques and collectibles. The admission price of $5 comes with a money back guarantee. (Noone has yet to ask for a refund.) It also allows unlimited visits for a period of one year. For moreinformation phone 770-502-0028 or 678-296-3326 or visit www.prestonopportunities.com.
Mistletoe Market & Other Holiday Events in BlairsvilleThe Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tearoom will be held Nov. 22-23 at North Georgia
Technical College in Blairsville. The Market and Tearoomwill be open Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundayfrom 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The artists and crafters will be in theindoor Conference Center; in the café area the popularTearoom will serve salads, soups, sandwiches, anddesserts. Admission will be $2, and parking will be free.This annual event is sponsored by the MountainRegional Arts & Crafts Guild, Inc. 706-896-0932.
Christmas at Southern Tree Plantation, Nov. 27-Dec. 23, will include Christmas trees,hayrides, animals, kid train ride, marshmallow roasting, maze, gift shop, playground, and ponyrides and inflatable slide on selected days. 706-745-0601.
Blairsville will have a Christmas Parade on Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. followed by a Tree LightingCeremony downtown at 6 p.m.Vogel State Park’s Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 13 at 4:45 p.m.will feature caroling, hayrides, bonfires, and hot chocolate. For information on Blairsville call 877-745-5789 or visit www.blairsvillechamber.com.
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Festival of LightsChristmas Parade
• Featuring over 100 entries • Over 25,000 spectatorsAdditional Events for the Day
• Holiday Shopping • Music on Main • 5K Road Race
December 6Saturday6:30 p.m.
DOUGLAS, GA912-383-0277
www.cityofdouglas.com
Christmas in• One of the largest
night-time parades inSoutheast Georgia
11th Annual
McDonoughChristmas Tour of Homes
December 13thSaturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Seven Beautifully Decorated Homes
Self-Guided Tour beginning at McDonoughFirst United Methodist Church
with heavy holiday hors d’oeuvres& holiday gift basket auction
Tickets: $12/advance, $15 day of Tour
770-957-4150www.mcdonoughumc.org
Festival Off Main in ThomsonThomson’s 6th Annual Festival Off Main will be held Dec.
6-7 in the downtown historic district along Railroad Street. Itwill offer a variety of activities for the entire family. Shop forgifts and decorations from the many arts and crafts vendors;and enjoy live entertainment, a food court, door prizes, andrides for the children including a rock climbing wall.
The weekend of events will kick off with the annual treelighting ceremony outside the Chamber of Commerce office
at the old train depot on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. The Depot Dash, a 5K run/walk, will startSaturday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m. and will run through the downtown historic neighborhood.
Breakfast with Santa is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, makea special holiday craft; enjoy story time with Santa, and have a photo made with Santa himself.Tickets for Breakfast with Santa must be purchased in advance. A Holiday Tour of Homes willbegin Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
The event will culminate with the annual Christmas parade on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. Formore information about Festival Off Main, or to register for the Depot Dash, call the Thomson-McDuffie County Chamber of Commerce at 706-597-1000 or visit www.festivaloffmain.com.
Candlelight Tours in Warm SpringsWarm Springs will have its 24th annual Candlelight Tour Nov. 21-23; and throughout this
quaint 19th century town streets will be aglow with candles and the twinkle of lights, and thebuildings will be adorned with garlands and bows. Therewill be entertainment, carolers, buggy rides, a train ridefor children, and mulled cider served along the sidewalk.Santa Claus will visit on Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
The Candlelight Tour will be Friday and Saturday from10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. During theholiday season, Nov. 28-Dec. 20, stores will be openFridays and Saturdays until 9 p.m. with normal hoursSundays through Thursdays.
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians, WarmSprings, with natural warm water, has welcomed tourists for over a century. Today it is home toFDR’s Little White House and Museum and a downtown filled with unique shops, restaurants,and lodging. For more information visit www.warmspringsga.ws or www.visitmeriwether.com, orcall 800-FDR-1927 or 706-655-3322.
Holidays in Brunswick & the Golden IslesThe Christmas season will be filled with events in Brunswick and the Golden Isles. For a complete
schedule of events visit www.bgicvb.com or www.comecoastawhile.com, or call 800-933-coast.Jekyll Island: Holiday Island will be celebrated from Nov. 29-Jan. 1 with a Tree Lighting
ceremony on Nov. 29; other events will include Bingo with Santa, storytelling, and tours. Holidaysin History Tours through the historic district are scheduled for Dec. 6-31. The Jekyll Island ClubHotel will host holiday high teas, a Dickens feast, Christmas storytelling, and a concert by a
Scottish bagpiper. A Medieval Christmas Concert will be heldat Faith Chapel on Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. (912-635-2600).
Brunswick: There will be a Christmas tree lighting-ceremony on Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m.; a parade on Dec. 6 at 9a.m.; The Christmas Carol at the Historic Ritz Theatre Dec. 19-21; The Nutcracker on Dec. 6-7; Christmas on Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation on Dec. 5-6; and a Golden IslesChristmas Concert at Glynn Academy Auditorium on Dec. 15.
St. Simons Island: Events will include a Tour of Homes onDec. 13; a Child’s Christmas at King & Prince Resort Nov. 28-Dec. 24; the Christmas Crafts Festival at Pier Village on Dec.6-7; and Gen. Oglethorpe’s Birth Celebration at Ft. Fredericaon Dec. 13.
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Events sometimes change, so phone for information before driving long distances.
Douglas Festival of Lights ParadeThe annual Festival of Lights Parade will be held in
Douglas on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Thetheme for this year’s parade will be “Christmas inCandyland.” One of the largest night-time parades inSoutheast Georgia, this event will feature over 100entries watched by over 25,000 spectators. Citizens of allages will line the streets as the Festival of Lights Paradelights up Peterson Avenue. Other events during the daywill include Holiday Shopping, Music on Main, and a 5Kroad race prior to the Christmas Parade.
Douglas will also host other events during the holiday season: Downtown Holiday OpenHouse on November 23 from 1-5 p.m.; Christmas Wizard of Oz December 5-7; Peppermint Popson December 11 at 7 p.m.; Santa’s Stroll on December 13 from 2-6 p.m.; and Christmas on thePond on December 13 from 6-9 p.m. For more information call 888-426-3334 or 912-384-4555or 912-383-0277 or visit www.cityofdouglas.com.
Christmas Events in LaGrangeThe Explorations in Antiquity Center in LaGrange offers full-scale replicas from the time of
Christ and Biblical meals, arranges tours to the Land of the Bible, has a book store and gift storewith items from the Holy Lands, and presents special events and lectures. The Center will hostan Advent Workshop entitled Christmas in the Gospels on Nov. 17. A special event, Follow the
Shepherds Walks, is scheduled for Dec. 5-14. AChristmas Drama, The Long Road to Bethlehem, willbe presented Dec. 19-21. Phone 706-885-0363 orvisit www.explorationsinantiquity.net.
Other holiday events will include the ChristmasOpen House in Downtown LaGrange on Nov. 22 from11 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Nov. 23 from 1-5 p.m.; aChristmas parade on Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.; and the WestGeorgia Hospice Tour of Homes starting at Hills &Dales Estate on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.
The Sons of Lafayette will present a Christmas concert at the First Presbyterian Church onDec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The Lafayette Ballet Company will perform The Nutcracker on Dec. 5-7 at theTroup High Arts Center. During a Nativity Festival on Dec. 7-14, five local churches will hostnativity scenes and religious art from around the world. For information on these and otherevents phone 706-884-8671 or visit www.lagrangechamber.com.
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The Old Governor’s Mansionin Milledgeville
Annual HolidayTours – Dec. 6-24Featuring Victorian Decor
SpecialCandlelight ToursDec. 6, 13, 186-8 p.m.
Shop at the Museum Storefor unique giftsand more!
GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY120 SOUTH CLARKE STREET • MILLEDGEVILLE, GA
478-445-4545www.gcsu.edu/mansion
HERITAGE HALL, TOUR HEADQUARTERS, 277 SOUTH MAIN ST.
www.friendsofheritagehall.org
December5 & 6, 2008
2008 HISTORICAL SOCIETY BIENNIAL
CCHHRRIISSTTMMAASS TTOOUURRPRIVATE HISTORIC HOMES
Madison,Georgia
Christmas in CalhounThe Festival of Trees will be held in Calhoun Nov. 3-Dec. 7. Experience
the magic of the holiday season by visiting the Harris Arts Center’s displayof 100 plus sumptuously decorated, themed Christmas trees. Admissionwill be free, and entries run the gamut from traditional to whimsical. Localbusinesses and talented individuals and artists will share their creativevision to delight all ages and interests – fairies, toys and trains, sports,nature, Santas, snowflakes and so much more! These imaginativedecorations will be offered for silent auction, plus a magnificent raffle tree.706-629-2599
The New Echota State Historic Christmas Candlelight Tour isscheduled for Dec. 6 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Take your candle lantern to kickoff the holiday season. Celebrate Christmas New Echota-style with deco-rations, music, and refreshments reminiscent of the 19th centuryCherokee Nation Capital. Dress warmly and wear good walking shoes forthis one-mile walking tour of the historic Cherokee town. Admission will be $5. 706-624-1321.
For more information on Calhoun and Gordon County, visit www.exploregordoncounty.comor phone 800-887-3811.
Christmas Tours at the Old Governor’sMansion in Milledgeville
The Old Governor’s Mansion in Milledgeville will be displayingauthentic Victorian décor during its Annual Holiday Tours Dec. 6-24.Special Candlelight Tours will be offered on Dec. 6, 13, and 18 from 6-8 p.m. Music and refreshments will be a part of the evening.
The Old Governor’s Mansion, a National Historic Landmarkcompleted in 1839, was the home of Georgia’s governors until 1868.Serving as the political and social base of the capital, the Mansionplayed a pivotal role in the antebellum and Civil War periods. In Nov.1864 the Mansion serve as Sherman’s headquarters in Milledgevilleduring the March to the Sea. Recently, the Mansion underwent anaward-winning $9.5 million dollar restoration returning it to its c1851appearance. Tours run Tuesday-Saturday from 10-4 and Sunday 2-4;all tours begin on the hour.
The Museum store has unique gifts including jewelry, fragrances, music boxes, candies,books, colorful throws, custom baskets, prints by local artists, and more.
For more information on the holiday tours call 478-445-4545 or visit www.gcsu.edu/mansion.
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Conyers . . .so much to offer
during the holidays!
Conyers . . .so much to offer
during the holidays!
Olde Town Christmas PartyDecember 5
Hometown Holiday ParadeDecember 6
Ice Skating at the Pavilion(open Nov. 14-Feb. 8, 2009)
30 Minutes East of Atlanta1-800-CONYERS
www.conyersga.com
Festival of Camellias at Massee Lane in Fort ValleyCamellias, the roses of winter, bloom throughout the
coolest months during Camellia Days from November untilMarch or April at Massee Lane Gardens, located 5.5 milessouth of Fort Valley on GA 49.
Easy walking tours wind through ten acres of formalcamellia gardens with camellia trees flowering alongside thebrick walks. A landscaped greenhouse with camellias andazaleas assures blooms even during the coolest weather.Two galleries showcase exquisite displays of porcelain art.
The Festival of Camellias runs every day in Februarywhen camellia blooms are at their peak. The first threeTuesdays in February are Box Lunch Days with lunch and entertainment. Deluxe Tours willinclude a catered lunch, a camellia talk by the horticulturist, and a garden tour. Other events willinclude a Camellia workshop, Camellia culture demonstrations, and entertainment. Camelliasand sasanquas will be for sale.
The gardens are open daily and are handicap-accessible with wheelchairs available in the giftshop. For information call 478-967-2358 or 877-422-6355 or visit www.americancamellias.org.
Holiday Celebrationsin Peach County
Downtown Fort Valley will boast over a million glowing holidaylights during the Festival of Lights November 29-January 11. Theextravaganza will feature lights in the downtown gazebo, the out-lining of the business area, stand-alone picture displays through-out the town, and the lighting of the approaches to the city.
Holiday events in downtown Fort Valley will feature a paradeon December 6 at 5 p.m., and later at 7 p.m. the Peach CountyChorus in a free concert during the Mayor's Christmas Party atthe AustinTheatre. A
Tour of Homes in the historic Everett Squarearea is scheduled for December 13 at noon.Ticket information is available from Fort ValleyMainstreet at 478-825-5986.
Massee Lane Gardens will have itsFestival of Trees December 1-31. Admissionto the tree display will be free; admission tothe Gardens is $5.
In nearby Byron the annual ChristmasBazaar Parade will be Dec. 6 at 1 p.m.; thatafternoon a Tour of Homes will begin at 4:30p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 13, have lunch withSanta in Byron from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; reserva-tions are required at 478-956-2409.
Fort Valley, Byron, and Peach County arelocated two hours south of Atlanta on I-75,exits 149-136. For more information call 478-825-5986 or 478-956-2409 or 478-956-5555, or visit www.fortvalleyusa.com orwww.peachcounty.net.
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Christmas in the Mountainsof White County
Christmas in the Mountainsof White County
Cleveland*Babyland General’s Appalachian
Christmas, November 22, 6 p.m.* Christmas in the Mountains
Celebration, December 6, 3-8 p.m.* Lighted ParadeDecember 6, 7 p.m.
UnicoiState Park
* Festival of TreesNov. 26-Dec. 13
* Deck the HallsDecember 6
Helen* Lighting of the Village
Downtown, November 28, 6 p.m.* Christmas Parade, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.Experience “White County” for the Holidays706-865-5356 • 800-392-8279
www.whitecountychamber.org
Glynn Art ’s 17th Annual Christmas Craft Festivalat St. Simons Island
Santa’s elves will stop in St. Simons Island on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7, and show theirbest artwork and crafts at the 17th Annual Christmas Craft Festival. The exhibitors will set up inPostell Park at the Pier Village, and attendees can view their work from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.
Everything from oil and watercolor paintings, to func-tional pottery, to breathtaking photography of the areacan be viewed at the festival. There will be several jew-elers with many different styles and methods as well ashand-made ornaments, soaps, and toys.The annual fes-tival will have several woodworkers who create beautiful,functional, and ornamental pieces. For gardeners on theChristmas list, see the garden art that is available!
Glynn Art’s Gallery at 319 Mallery Street will alsoopen during the festival where full size carousel horsescarved by Janis Rodriguez can be seen. In addition,miniature houses and a medieval “Dragon Hall” built by
Carol Hanneld will be on display, changing the gallery into a magical wonderful place. For moreinformation visit www.glynnart.org or phone 912-638-8770.
Nights of Lights Celebrationat Guido Gardens in Metter
The Nights of Lights Celebration, which ispresented at Guido Gardens in Metter each night inDecember from 6-9:30 p.m., will use more than onemillion lights to provide a unique Christmas extrava-ganza. Admission is free.
Children of all ages will thrill to the animated lightdisplays, the rainbow, Noah’s Art, and the walk alongCandy Cane Lane. A patriotic display will feature anAmerican flag, the Liberty Bell, and a 15-foot silhou-ette of the Statue of Liberty. Visitors will enjoy the TenCommandments display, an animated hummingbirdand flower, tree-climbing bears, colorful peacock, growing flower, animated fisherman and boat,and the globe of the world with the Sower. A Children’s Corner will feature a Gingerbread Houseand couple, Frosty the Snowman, Bambi, and an animated lighted carousel.
Visitors can also stop for a brief moment in the glass-enclosed prayer chapel and linger atthe animated stable scene which includes Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus, the shepherds,and the Wise Men. In the background, the voice of The Sower, Dr. Michael Guido, will retell thestory of the birth of Christ.
Guido Gardens is located on Hwy. 121N in Metter. For more information, call 912-685-2222or visit www.GuidoGardens.com.
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McDonough Christmas Tour of HomesThe 11th Annual McDonough Christmas Tour of Homes will be held
Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Seven beautifully decoratedhomes will be featured in and around the McDonough Area on this self-guided tour.
The tour will begin at McDonough First United Methodist Church at 151Macon Street. Tour participants will begin the day with heavy holiday horsd’oeuvres in the church’s elegantly decorated Coan Fellowship Hall. Duringthis time, event participants may participate in an auction to purchase oneof over 50 special holiday gift baskets. The themed baskets are a favoriteattraction each year and offer themes sure to draw everyone's attention.Many of the baskets are valued at well over $75, but shoppers maypurchase a $1 ticket to enter in a drawing for each basket.
Event tickets purchased in advance are $12, and $15 the day of thetour. For ticket information call the church office at 770-957-4150. For moreinformation, visit www.mcdonoughumc.org. All proceeds benefit the
McDonough First Youth Fellowship for its mission projects and programs. Those interested inserving as an event sponsor should contact Rev. Mike Broome at [email protected].
Atlanta Camping & RV Show in JanuaryThe 34th annual Atlanta Camping and RV Show will be held January 22-25, 2009 at the
Atlanta Exposition Center South on Jonesboro Road, Exit 55 off I-185.This Supermarket of RV Values – all under one roof – will feature 2009 models on display
and for sale at show prices. There will also be RVaccessories, innovative products for camping andRV’s, and exhibitors representing campgrounds,financing, insurance, vacation destinations, equip-ment, storage, maintenance, and accessories.
Considered to be the largest RV Show inGeorgia, this RV “super” market will have millionsof dollars of RV’s on sale including Class A Motorhomes, travel trailers, 5th wheels, van campers,truck campers, and folding camping trailers.There will be seminars, cooking demonstrations,and prizes.
Show hours will be Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.,and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission will be adults/$10; seniors 55 & over/$9; children 6-16/$5;and under 6/free. Parking will be free.
For information on this show and futureshows phone 770-447-3334 or 404-366-5491(show) or e-mail [email protected],or visit www.atlantarvshow.com to print adiscount coupon.
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Merry Christmasand Happy New Year.
Christmas in CalhounFestival of Trees
HARRIS ART CENTERNovember 3 – December 7
• Featuring 100+ Decorated & ThemedChristmas Trees • Silent Auction for Trees
• Raffle Tree • Free Admission706-629-2599
Candlelight TourNEW ECHOTA STATE HISTORIC SITE
December 6• 6:30-9:30 p.m. Take your own Candle,
Lantern, or Flashlight • Decorations• Music • Refreshments • Reminiscent
of 19th Century Cherokees • $5 Admission706-624-1321
800-887-3811www.exploregordoncounty.com
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1-800-762-9152 • www.merritt-pecan.com
Pecans v Pecan Candies v Pecan PiesRoasted Pecans v Homemade Cakes
Gifts v Souvenirs v Jellies and SaucesGift Boxes and Baskets v Cookbooks
OPEN EVERY DAYEXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY
HOURS: 7 A.M.-8 P.M.
MERRITT PECAN CO.HWY. 520 • WESTON, GA
Holiday Events in Sandy SpringsSandy Springs, unique because it is only 15 miles north of Atlanta but a world apart with its
one-of-a-kind venues, offers shopping, luxury accommodations, and fine dining that make it anideal place to visit during the holidays. For information onSandy Springs and the following events phone 866-511-7742 or visit www.visitsandysprings.org.
An Enchanted Evening on Nov. 1 from 6-10 p.m. will offerwine, food, entertainment, and live and silent auctions atGlenridge Hall as a benefit for the American ParkinsonDisease Assn. (404-325-2020). The KaBloom Holiday OpenHouse will be held Nov. 7-8. Light the Lights at HeritageGreen on Dec. 4 from 1-6 p.m. will include caroling, tours ofthe Williams-Payne House Museum, festive foods, photoswith Santa, and a puppet workshop.
Holidays at the Atlanta History Center will feature Candlelight Nights on Dec. 9 and 16 from5:30-9 p.m.; candlelit paths will illuminate gardens, trails, and historic homes and will includemusic, storytelling, crafts, and food. Holiday Tours of the Swan House and the Tullie Smith Farmwill be Dec. 1-31. Phone 404-814-4000.
The Punchline Comedy Theatre has scheduled well-known performers which are listed atwww.punchline.com.
Christmas Near Lake HartwellLake Hartwell, a 56,000 acre lake stretching 50 miles with
962 miles of shoreline, is located at the base of the BlueRidge Mountains and less than a two hours drive from down-town Atlanta. Mountain Lakes Vacation Rentals provideswaterfront homes and cabins on Lake Hartwell. For more
i n fo r m a -tion phone800-610-0020 or visit www.mtnlakes.com orwww.TheLakeStore.com.
Holiday events are scheduled for thetowns in the area. Hartwell will celebrate aFall Festival on Nov. 1, a Christmas TreeLighting on Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m., a Parade ofLights on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m., a Tour ofHomes on Dec. 7, and The Night Before theNight Before at the Community Theatre onDec. 23. Phone 706-376-8590.
Lavonia will have a Tour of Homes onDec. 3 from 1-5 p.m. and Caroling at theCultural Center that evening from 6-9 p.m. AChristmas Parade will begin Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.Phone 706-356-8781.
Toccoa will host the Harvest Festival andthe Currahee Artists Guild Fall Festival onNov. 1-2, a Christmas Festival and Lighting ofthe Tree on Dec. 5, a Christmas Parade onDec. 6, and a Christmas Concert on Dec. 7.Phone 706-886-2132.
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NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR1 – Southern Appalachian Mushrooms,
Smithgall Woods, 10 a.m.1 – Autumn Adventure Hike (5.5M), 10 a.m.,
Callaway Gardens.1 – Miniature Gourd Ornaments Work-
shop, Callaway Gardens, 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.1 – 96th Annual Stilesboro Academy Chrys-
anthemum Show, Cartersville. 770-382-7773.1 – AutumnFest. Callaway Gardens.1 – Native Plants for Autumn; Boughs and
Berries to Design & Make Holiday Cards,Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10 a.m.
1-2 – African Violet Show and Sale,Atlanta Botanical Garden.
1-30 – Camellia Days, Massee Lane Gardens.4 – Cooking in the State Botanical Garden –
Twists on Thanksgiving, 6:30-8:30 p.m.5 – Perennials–Cutting Back & Preparing
for Winter, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1-3 p.m.7 – Clinical Uses for Medical Herbs &
Foods, Atlanta Botanical Garden.8 – Geology Day, Providence Canyon State
Park, Lumpkin, 11 a.m. 229-838-6202.8 – Cane Grinding & Harvest Festival,
Oakland Island.8-9 – Capturing Fall Foliage in Watercolor
at Callaway Gardens.8-9 – Middle Georgia Camellia Society
Show, Massee Lane Gardens.9 – Orienteering 101, Panola Mountain State
Park, Stockbridge, 3-5 p.m. 770-389-7801.12 – Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike,
Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., Tallulah Falls, 5-7 p.m. 706-754-7981.
15 – Mat and Frame Your Art Profession-ally, Atlanta Botanical Garden.
22 – Evening of Astronomy, FDR State Park,Pine Mountain,6-8 p.m. 706-663-4858.
22 – Nocturnal Treetop Excursion, PanolaMt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 6-9 p.m. 770-389-7801.
28-Jan. 4 – Holiday Finery at Atl. Bot. Gdn.
DDEECCEEMMBBEERR1-31 – Camellia Days, Massee Lane Gardens.1-31 – Festival of Trees, Massee Lane Gdns.6 – Winter Bird Hike, Panola Mountain State
Park, Stockbridge, 9 a.m. 770-389-7801.6 – Beekeeping for Beginners, State
Botanical Garden, 9 a.m.
6 – Holiday Wreath-making Workshop,9:30 a.m., Holiday Tweets for Wildlife FamilyWorkshop, 1:30 p.m., Callaway Gardens.
6 – Albany Men’s Garden Club CamelliaShow, Albany Mall. 229-432-6146.
7 – Holiday Open House, State BotanicalGarden, 2-5 p.m.
9 – After-Hours at the State BotanicalGarden Gift Shop, 4-8 p.m.
10 – Greenery Wreaths at the StateBotanical Garden, 6:30 p.m.
12 – Moonlight & Merriment at AtlantaBotanical Garden, 5-9 p.m.
13 – Holiday Topiary or CenterpieceWorkshop, Callaway Gardens, 9:30 a.m.
18 – Make Your Own Holiday Centerpiece,State Botanical Garden, 9 a.m.
26-28 – Holiday High Tea, Atlanta BotanicalGarden, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
29-30 – Falconry School, Smithgall Woods.
• Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . .1-877-422-6355• Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859• Birdsong Nature Ctr.,Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird• Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway• Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . .770-992-2055• Elachee Nature Ctr., Gainesville . . . . . .770-535-1976• Golf Hall of Fame Garden, Augusta . . .888-874-4443• GSU Botanical Garden, Statesboro . . .912-871-1149• Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange . . . . . .706-882-3242• Medicine Bow, Dahlonega . . . . . . . . . . .706-864-5928• Melon Bluff Nature Ctr., Midway . . . . . .888-246-8188• Oakland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . . . . .912-898-3980• Oxbow Meadows, Columbus . . . . . . . .706-687-4090• Phinizy Swamp Park, Augusta . . . . . . .706-828-2109• Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087• State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244• Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . . . . .912-786-5917• Wildlife Excursions of Coast . . . . . . . .912-897-5108
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“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2:14(NIV)
SCENE FROM ROCK CITY’S ENCHANTED GARDEN OF LIGHTS
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HIKES & RUNSNov. 1 . . . . .Alpharetta, 5K/10K, 404-452-4107
Nov. 1 . . . . . . . . . .Americus, 5K, 229-924-2646
Nov. 1 .Stone Mt, 5M/10M/15M, 404-231-9064
Nov. 1 . . . .Pine Mountain, 10K, 770-565-5208
Nov. 2 . .Chatsworth, 26M/12M, 678-778-8211
Nov. 8 . . . . . . . .Albany, 5K/15K, 229-436-0531
Nov. 8 . . . . .Atlanta, 10K/5K/2K, 404-785-7315
Nov. 8 .Chickamauga, 26M,10M, 423-629-6232
Nov. 8 . . . . . . . . .Tallapoosa, 5K, 770-646-0311
Nov. 9 .Peachtree City, 50K/25K, 770-487-7445
Nov. 15 . . . . . . .Blue Ridge, 50K, 706-632-6829
Nov. 15 . . . . . . . . . .Millen, 4.8M, 478-982-4881
Nov. 15 . . . . . . . .Palmetto, 15K, 404-627-6349
Nov. 21 . . . . . .Warm Springs, 5K, 706-846-906
Nov. 27 . . . . .Atlanta, 26M/13M, 404-231-9064
Nov. 27 . . . . . .Marietta, 5K/10K, 770-218-4521
Nov. 29 .Milledgeville, 50K/26M, 478-456-6907
Dec. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dalton, 5K, 706-278-0702
Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . .Augusta, 10K, 706-828-2109
Dec. 6 . . . . . . .Braselton, 8K/2K, 770-967-9755
Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . .Douglas, 5K, 912-383-0277
Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Milton, 5K, 404-231-9064
Dec. 6 .Powder Springs, 5K/10K, 678-331-3961
Dec. 6 . . . . . .Savannah, 10K/5K, 912-355-3527
Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . .Thomson, 5K, 706-597-1000
Dec. 7 . . . .Pine Mountain, 40M, 404-534-9283
Dec. 13 . . . . . . .Dalton, 10M/5K, 706-275-5505
Dec. 21 Brasstown Bald, 5K, 706-275-5505Dec.
21 . . . . . . . .Brasstown Bald, 5K, 706-275-5505
Dec. 31 . . . . . .Lawrenceville, 5K, 770-963-0386
(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races.)
ICE SKATINGNov. 14-Feb. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . Olde Town Pavilion
Conyers, 800-conyers
Nov. 18-Jan. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ice Rink, Atlanta
Centennial Olympic Park, 404-223-4412
HUNTINGNov. 1 . . . . Blessing of the Hounds Belle Mead
Hunt, Thomson, 706-597-1000
Thru March . . Belle Meade Fox Hunt, Thomson,
Wed. & Sat., 706-597-1000
MISCELLANEOUSNov. 1. . . Backpacking Intro, Panola Mt. St. Pk.,
Stockbridge, 10 a.m., 770-389-7801
Nov. 1, Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Tree Climb
Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge
1-4 p.m., 770-389-7801
Nov. 7-8 . . . . . GoLite USARA Adventure Race
National Championships
Blue Ridge, 706-632-5680
Nov. 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. Open International
Martial Arts & Shaolin Festival
Cobb Galleria Center, 251-662-3225
Nov. 8-9 . . . . . . . . Overnight Backpacking Trip
FDR State Park, Pine Mountain
706-663-4858
Nov. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . WWE Raw & ECW Live
Philips Arena, 7:30 p.m., 404-878-3000
EQUESTRIAN SHOWSNov. 1 . . . . . . . . . .World Championship Barrel
Horse Show, James Brown Arena
Augusta, 706-823-3728
Nov. 1 . . . . . . .Steeplechase, Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain, 800-225-5292
GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARKConyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com
Nov. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Conyers Cyclocross Race
Nov. 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Classic
Nov. 12-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Classic I
Nov. 19-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Classic II
Dec. 13-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ga. Peach Dog Show
FISHINGNov. 8, 15, 22, Dec. 13, 27 . .Fly Fishing Clinics
Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801
(See fishing tournaments info www.flwoutdoor.com)
BIKINGNov. 2 . . . . . . . . .Lainie Weade Tour de Tugalo
(62, 41, 20, 5M), 706-886-2111
Nov. 8 . . . . . .Cruisin’ in the Country Century
Weekend Bike Ride, Claxton, 912-739-1391
Nov. 8 . . . . . . . .Veteran’s Freedom Ride (80M)
Tallapoosa, 10:30 a.m., 770-574-4708
Nov. 23 . . . . . . . . . .Cyclocross Race, Fort Yargo
St. Pk., Winder, 770-867-3489
RACINGROAD ATLANTA
Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com
Nov. 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCAA American
Road Race of Champions
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAYHampton, 770-946-4211,
www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
Nov. 14, Dec. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Legends Racing
Atlanta Dragway . . . . . . .Commerce, 770-682-3782www.atlantadragway.com
Douglas Motorsports Park . . . . . . . .Nicholls912-384-4555, www.dmpdragway.com
Oglethorpe Speedway Park . .Pooler, 912-964-8200www.ospracing.net
Silver Dollar Raceway . . . .Reynolds, 478-847-4414www.silverdollarraceway.com
HOCKEYHome Schedules
AUGUSTA LYNXNov. 7 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE
Nov. 9 . .SOUTH CAROLINA
Nov. 21 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA
Nov. 22 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA
Nov. 23 . . . . . . . . . .DAYTON
Nov. 29 . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE
Dec. 16 . .SOUTH CAROLINA
Dec. 20 . . . . . . . .GWINNETT
Dec. 26 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA
Dec. 27 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA
Dec. 28 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA
Dec. 31 . . . . . . . .GWINNETT
Jan. 2 . . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI
Jan. 3 . . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI
706-724-4423
www.augustalynx.com
COLUMBUSCOTTONMOUTHS
Nov. 15 . . . . . . . .TWIN CITY
Nov. 21 . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE
Nov. 27 . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE
Nov. 29 . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLE
Dec. 9 . . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE
Dec. 12 . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE
Dec. 19 . . . . . . .RICHMOND
Dec. 20 . . . . . . .RICHMOND
Dec. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . .KNOX
Dec. 30 . . . . . . . .TWIN CITY
Jan. 3 . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE
Jan. 23 . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE
706-571-0086
www.cottonmouths.com
Home SchedulesATLANTA FALCONS
Nov. 9 . . . . . .NEW ORLEANS
Nov. 16 . . . . . . . . . . .DENVER
Nov. 23 . . . . . . . . .CAROLINA
Dec. 14 . . . . . . . .TAMPA BAY
Dec. 28 . . . . . . . . . .ST. LOUIS
404-223-8444
www.atlantafalcons.com
Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SEC Championship FootballGeorgia Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200
Dec. 12-13 . .GHSA Finals, Georgia Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200
Dec. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NAIA Football Nat’l. ChampionshipsRome. 706-291-2121
Dec. 29-30 . .Chick-fil-A Bowl, Ga. Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200
GEORGIA BULLDOGSNov. 29 . . . . .GEORGIA TECH
888-852-1231
www.georgiadogs.com
GEORGIA TECHYELLOWJACKETS
Nov. 1 . . . . . .FLORIDA STATE
Nov. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . .MIAMI
888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5447
ramblinwreck.cstv.com
BASKETBALLHome Schedules
ATLANTA HAWKSNov. 1 . . . . . . .PHILADELPHIA
Nov. 7 . . . . . . . . . .TORONTO
Nov. 15 . . . . . . . .NEW JERSEY
Nov. 19 . . . . . .WASHINGTON
Nov. 21 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE
Nov. 26 . . . . . . . .MILWAUKEE
Dec. 3 . . . . . . . . . . .MEMPHIS
Dec. 5 . . . . . . . . . .NEW YORK
Dec. 13 . . . . . . . .CLEVELAND
Dec. 15 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE
Dec. 17 . . . . . . . . . . .BOSTON
Dec. 19 . . . . . .GOLDEN STATE
Dec. 21 . . . . . . . . . . .DETROIT
Dec. 23 . . .OKLAHOMA CITY
Dec. 27 . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO
Dec. 29 . . . . . . . . . . .DENVER
404-249-6400
www.nba.com/hawks
ATLANTA THRASHERSNov. 2 . . . . . . . . . .PANTHERS
Nov. 6 . . . . . . . . . .ISLANDERS
Nov. 14 . . . . . . .HURRICANES
Nov. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . .FLYERS
Nov. 20 . . . . . . . . .PENGUINS
Nov. 22 . . . . . .BLUE JACKETS
Nov. 28 . . . . . . . .PREDATORS
Nov. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . .BLUES
Dec. 10 . . . . . . . . . .RANGERS
Dec. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . .BRUINS
Dec. 18 . . . . . . . . .PENGUINS
Dec. 20 . . . . . . . . .LIGHTNING
Dec. 22 . . . . . .MAPLE LEAFES
Dec. 26 . . . . . . .HURRICANES
Dec. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . .BRUINS
Jan. 2 . . . . . . . . . . .CANUCKS
1-866-715-1500
www.atlantathrashers.com
GWINNETTGLADIATORS
Nov. 3 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA
Nov. 14 . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE
Nov. 15 .SOUTH CAROLINA
Nov. 19 . . . . . . . . . .DAYTON
Nov. 21 . . . . . . . . . .DAYTON
Nov. 22 . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI
Nov. 25 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA
Nov. 27 . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA
Dec. 7 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE
Dec. 12 . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI
Dec. 16 . . . . . . . . . . .ELMIRA
Dec. 21 . . . . . . . . . . .ELMIRA
Dec. 26 . .SOUTH CAROLINA
Dec. 27 . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE
Dec. 29 . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPI
Jan. 3 . . .SOUTH CAROLINA
770-497-5100
gwinnettgladiators.com
FOOTBALL
SOCCER(See www.usyouthsoccer.org
and www.soccerga.com)
SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUMGeorgia’s Official Transportation History Museum
• Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties• Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses
• Open Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Apr.-Dec.)Present This Ad and Receive One Free Admission
(with the purchase of an admission of equal or greater value)
3595 Peachtree Road • Duluth • www.srmduluth.org • 770-476-2013
Events sometimes change, so phone for information before driving long distances.
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