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Volume 51 Number 4Holiday Issue / November/December 2011

CONTENTSMetro Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7Holiday Tours of Homes . . . . . . . . .7Entertainment Venues . . . . . . .8-10The Nutcracker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Christmas Parades . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Tree Lighting Ceremonies . . . . . . .10Garden & Nature Events . . . . . . .11Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Theatre Directory . . . . . . . . . .14-15Holiday Events in Georgia . . . .16-30Long Running Holiday Events . . .31

ON THE COVER

Rock City’s Enchanted Garden ofLights, which features more than 30

holiday scenes, illuminated rock forma-tions, and a million lights, will delightvisitors November 18 thru December 31.At nearby Ruby Falls, experience a RubyRed Christmas on Fridays and Saturdaysduring December except for ChristmasEve. For information of these events, seepage 16. Also found in this issue is information on an array of holidayevents throughout Georgia.

GUIDE TO GEORGIA801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816

Phone 706-846-2620E-mail [email protected]

Patty Proctor . . . . . . . . .Publisher/EditorHayley Yawn . . . . . .Publisher’s AssistantDebi Richardson . . . . . . .Graphics Editor803-259-1990, [email protected]

The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is thepremiere publication for information on activities andentertainment in Georgia. Four issues are published eachyear, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 GeorgiaWelcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, andnumerous other outlets as well as to subscribers.Subscription is $10 per year. Contents are copy righted andmay not be reproduced without permission.

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METRO ATLANTAThe Elegant Elf Marketplace in Sandy Springs

The Elegant Elf Marketplace at the Hitson ActivityCenter in Sandy Springs on Nov. 11-12 from 9am-7pmwill feature two full days of shopping in a festive “winterwonderland” atmosphere; artisans and vendors fromaround the world will sell their products at this excitingholiday gift market with everything from gifts to gift wrapping under one roof. Boxed gourmet lunches will beavailable for purchase in the ‘Polar Express Cafe.’ Holidaydecorating demonstrations will take place both days.

Breakfast with the Elves on Saturday morning, Nov.12, from 8:30-10am will offer crafts, entertainment, andphoto opportunities with some of the North Pole’s most

famous residents. For information phone 404-444-6188, e-mail the elegant [email protected], or visit www.sandyspringssociety.org/fundraisers/elegant-elf-marketplace.html.

A Veterans Day Celebration will be held Nov. 11 at the Morgan Falls Overlook Park at 10am.The 116th Army Band from the Georgia Army National Guard will perform, and the keynotespeaker will be Lt. Gen. Ron Helmly, former Chief of Army Reserve. The program will honor several recently Wounded Warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan. Classmates from the West PointClasses of 1947-48 will be in attendance. Veteran service organization booths will be set up, andlunch will be sold.

For information on Sandy Springs, visit www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 866-511-7742.The Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism Welcome Center is located in the Parkside ShoppingCenter at 5920 Roswell Road, Suite A-118.

Civil War Christmas in Gwinnett CountyIt’s a living history adventure! Discover what Christmas was like

during the Civil War era for soldiers and their families. Interact withCivil War re-enactors, enjoy time period dance demonstrations, andmake old fashioned Christmas crafts. Join the fun on Saturday,December 3, from 11am-3pm in Duluth. Admission will be $5 perperson, and a pre-registration discount of $4 per person will be available by November 19th (children 3 and under will be free).

McDaniel Farm Park is a little slice of heaven in one of thebusiest areas of Gwinnett County. The 125 acre park includes 10acres of the 1930s heritage farm which showcases reconstructionsof typical farm buildings – a well, smokehouse, carriage house,blacksmith shop, and a tenant house.

The heritage farm is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10am-4pmand hosts a variety of special events (Pioneer Day, Touch A Tractor,Civil War Holiday); summer camps (Civil War, Military Themed Camp); daycare programs (Planta Seed, Listening to History); home school programs (Farmtastic Fridays); and K-12 field studyprograms. To learn more, visit www.gwinnettEHC.org or call 770-814-4920.

Events ThroughoutNovember & December

Nov. 4-25 – Martinis & IMAX, FernbankMuseum, Fridays 5:30-10pm. 404-929-6300.

Nov. 3,10,17, Dec. 1,8,15 – Terrific Thurs -days, Decatur shops/restaurants. 404-371-8262.

Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 26 – Breakfast orLunch with Santa (only Lunch on Nov. 26), S.E.Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.

Nov. 26, Dec. 3,10,17 – Breakfast with Santa,Courthouse, Lawrenceville, 8:30am. 770-822-5450.

Dec. 3,4,10,11,17,18,19,20 – Holiday onthe Square, Lawrenceville, 4-6pm. 770-822-8870.

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METRO ATLANTAVisits from Santa to S.E. Railway Museum in DuluthSanta will arrive at the Southeastern Railway

Museum in Duluth on Saturday, November 19, at 1pm.There will be pizza, music, and children’s activities, andphotos with Santa from 11am-2pm.

Enjoy breakfast or lunch with Santa on Nov. 26, Dec.3, 10, 17 and watch a unique showing of The PolarExpress in a railroad car while the staff entertains in syncwith the movie. Breakfast will start at 9am and will includecraft time, breakfast, photos with Santa, a hayride, and atrain ride. Lunch will start at noon and will include crafttime, a pizza lunch with Santa, a hayride, and a train ride.Show times will be at 3:30 and 6pm. On Saturday, Nov. 26, there will only be lunch and a 6pmPolar Express Experience. Refreshments will also include hot chocolate and cookies.

Model Railroad Days on Nov. 5-6 will feature various gauges of model railroads includingNorfolk Southern’s upgraded exhibit car and the Vines Garden Railway “G” scale exhibit. Therewill also be hands-on activities, a craft table, and refreshments.

The museum, with over 90 pieces of retired railway rolling stock, is open Thursdays, Fridays,and Saturdays from 10am-5pm. With ad on page 12 one free train ride with each paid admission. Located at 3595 Peachtree Rd. Phone 770-476-2013 or visit www.srmduluth.org.

November3-6 – Indian Festival & Pow Wow, Stone

Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.4-5 – Chastain Park Arts Festival. 404-845-

0793.4-6 – Dunwoody Whole Bead Show,

Holiday Inn Select. 800-292-2577.5 – Light the Night Walk, Centennial

Olympic Park, 4pm. 404-223-4412.5 – Collectors Doll Show, Cobb Civic Center.

706-695-8242.5 – Native American Day, Autrey Mill

Nature Preserve, Johns Creek. 678-366-3511.5 – Sienafest Craft Fair, St. Catherine School.

770-795-0672.5-6 – Model Railroad Days, Southeastern

Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.


5-6 – Arts Festival at Chastain Park. 404-845-0793.

6 – Atlanta Day of the Dead, AtlanticStation. 404-350-0200.

6 – Afternoon in the Country, SerenbeFarm, Palmetto, 1-4pm. 770-463-2609.

10-13 – BronzeLens Film Festival. 404-527-6941.

11 – Veterans Day Celebration, MorganFalls Overlook Park, 10am. 866-511-7742.

11 – St. Jude Soul Celebration Gala, J. W.Marriott. 800-654-8563.

11 – Veterans Day Luncheon, RobertsonCommunity Center, 12-2pm. 770-422-9714.

11 – Christmas Open House, MariettaSquare, 6-9pm. 770-429-1115.

11-12 – Atlanta Int’l Military/Antique GunShow, Cobb Civic Center, Marietta. 704-282-1339.

http://www.srmduluth.org

http://www.gwinnettehc.org

METRO ATLANTAScott Antique Market in Atlanta

Scott Antique Market in Atlanta, known as the world’s largestmonthly indoor antique show, has over 3300 booths overflowing fromtwo buildings. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which encompasses366,000 square feet, Scott Antique Market offers Victorian and primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art and prints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs, antique Christmas decorations, vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks,tools, campaign memorabilia, books, and more.

Always held the second weekend of every month, the next showswill be Nov. 11-13, Dec. 9-11, Jan. 13-15, and Feb. 10-12. Hours areFri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 10-4. Admission is $5 for the weekend. Theshow has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the AtlantaExpo Center, which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-2800(office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

November11-12 – Elegant Elf Marketplace, Hitson

Activity Center, Sandy Springs. 404-444-6188.11-13 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta

Expo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.12 – Breakfast with the Elves, Elegant Elf Mar -

ket place, Hitson Ctr., Sandy Springs. 404-444-6188.12 – Veterans Day Parade & Freedom,

Downtown, 11:11am. 770-696-2615.12 – Cherokee Heights Arts Festival,

Marietta. 770-555-1212.12 – Southern Museum’s Gala Event,

Kenne saw, 6:30-10pm. 770-424-8274.12 – Holiday Festival, Dunwoody United

Methodist Church. 770-394-0675.12 – Artist Market, Marietta Square. 770-

427-5377.12-13 – Ga. Symphony Orchestra & Chorus,

Mt. Paran School, Kennesaw. 770-429-7016.14 – High Arts Days, High Museum of Art.

404-733-4437.


16 – Harry Belafonte Lecture/Book Sign ing,Carter Library, 7pm. 404-865-7100.

17 – Tom Brokaw Lecture/Book Signing,Carter Library. 404-865-7100.

17 – Holiday Show & Sale, Swan CoachHouse Gallery, 6-8pm. 404-266-2636.

17 – Lunchtime. Several Dancers Core Studio,Decatur. Free lunch/first 40. 404-373-4154.

18 – Friday Jazz, High Museum of Art, 5-10pm. 404-733-4437.

18-20 – Gem & Mineral Show & Sale, CobbCivic Center. 800-451-3480,

19 – Santa Arrives at SoutheasternRailway Museum, 11am-2pm. 770-476-2013.

19 – Holiday Craft Market, PinckneyvillePark, 10am-3pm, Norcross. 770-417-2200.

19 – Beaujolais Nouveau Festival, DefoorCentre. 404-977-6800.

19 – Big Lebowski Fest, Old Crow Tavern,Sandy Springs. 866-511-7742.

25 – Day After Thanksgiving, High Museumof Art, 12-5pm. 404-733-4437.

25 – Stone Mountain Village ChristmasCelebration. 770-498-7334.

29 – Stockbridge Holiday Festival. 770-389-5982.

29 – Holiday Celebration/Tree Lighting,Smyrna Commun. Center, 5-9pm. 770-434-6600.

December1,6,8,13,16 – High Teas at Bulloch Hall,

Roswell, 4pm. 770-992-1731.2 – Holiday Musical Extravaganza,

Pinckneyville Park, Norcross, 6pm. 770-417-2200.2-4 – Celebrate Season in Roswell Historic

District. 770-640-3253.3 – Civil War Christmas, McDaniel Farm

Park, Duluth, 11am-3pm. 770-814-4920.3 – The Christmas Carol, Bulloch Hall Terrace,

Roswell, 8pm. 770-992-1731.3 – Gingerbread Christmas at Smith

Plantation, Roswell. 770-641-3978.3 – Live Nativity, Roswell UMC, 5, 6, 7pm.

770-993-6218.

Conyers

30 Minutes East of Atlanta1-800-CONYERSvisit.conyersga.com

Conyers

Olde Town Christmas Party

December 2

HometownHoliday Parade

December 3

Ice Skatingat the

Pavilion(open Nov. 18

thruFeb. 26, 2012)

http://www.scottantiquemarket.com

http://www.visitconyersga.com

METRO ATLANTAA Hometown Holiday in Conyers

There’s no place like home for a Hometown Holiday likeConyers, Georgia! The holiday season in Conyers begins with theopening of the Olde Town Conyers Pavilion Ice Skating Rink at 949South Main Street on Nov. 18. The rink will be open through Feb.26. Hours of operation vary, so call the Conyers Welcome Centerat 1-800-CONYERS or visit www.icedays.com for a schedule.

The Olde Town Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 2, from 5-8pmwill feature complimentary carriage rides, shopping and diningopportunities, visits with Santa, and a Secret Santa Shop for kidsin the Conyers Welcome Center. Other events will include the

C o v i n g t o n -Conyers ChoralGuild Concerton Dec. 2 at 8pm at the Rockdale Auditorium;the Hometown Holiday Parade on Saturday,Dec. 3, at 4:30pm and the Tree Lighting laterthat day at 6pm; and an Atlanta Boy ChoirConcert on Dec. 11 at 6:30pm at theMonastery of the Holy Spirit.

For information on these events and onConyers, which is located only 25 miles eastof Atlanta, visit www.visitconyersga.com orcall 1-800-CONYERS.

HolidayTours of HomesNOVEMBER5-6 Cartersville . . . . . . . . . . . .770-606-8862DECEMBER1-4 Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-342-44542 Newnan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-254-26272-3 Decatur . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404-370-41002-4 Hiawassee . . . . . . . . . . . .706-896-49663 Brunswick . . . . . . . . . . . .912-554-36283 Grayson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .678-985-77753 Thomson . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-597-10003 Woodbine . . . . . . . . . . . .912-576-51703-4 Marietta . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-429-11154 Euharlee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-607-20174 Warner Robins . . . . . . . . .888-288-974210 Athens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-353-182010 Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-825-598610 St. Marys . . . . . . . . . . . . .912-882-400010 St. Simons Island . . . . . . .912-638-288010-11 Atlanta (Vir.-High.) . . . . .404-822-438810-11 Savannah . . . . . . . . . . . . .912-236-836210-11 Washington . . . . . . . . . . .706-678-201311 Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-228-820011 Isle of Hope . . . . . . . . . . .912-355-311011 Manchester . . . . . . . . . . .706-846-343311 Senoia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-254-2627

December3 – Breakfast with Santa, Lucky Shoals Park,

Norcross. 770-723-9516.3 – Day with Santa, Kennesaw Depot &

Southern Museum, 1-3:30pm. 770-424-8274.3-4 – Eastman Gun & Knife Show, Cobb

Civic Centre. 229-424-4555.3-4 – Exotic Bird Fair, North Atlanta Trade

Center. 770-279-9899.3-11 – Santa at Rhodes Hall Winter

Wonderland. 404-881-9980.4 – Christmas Farmers Market, Downtown

Alpharetta. 678-860-2776.4 – Alpharetta City Band Holiday Concert,

Adult Activity Center, 3pm. 678-297-6140.4 – Michael O’Neal Singers/Ga. Reg. Girls

Choir, Roswell UMC, 3pm. 770-594-7974.9-11 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo

Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.10 – Candlelight Tour, Barrington Hall, Bulloch

Hall, Smith Plantation, 5-9pm. 770-640-3253.10 – Pet Pics with Santa, Dacula Park, 9am-

12n. 770-614-2060.11 – Elf on Shelf Cupcake Tea/Book Read -

ing, Mansion on 3367 Peachtree. 404-995-7500.12,17,20 – Dancing with the Sugar Plum

Fairy (ages 3-10), Bogan Pk., Buford. 770-614-2060.15 – Bonfire/Marshmallow Roast & Santa,

Downtown Decatur, 7-8pm. 404-371-8262.15 – Senior Christmas Tea, Pierce Park,

Suwanee, 2-4pm. 770-831-4173.17 – Breakfast with Santa, Holiday Inn

Decatur Conference Center, 8am. 404-371-8262.17 – Cookies with Mrs. Claus, Bulloch Hall,

10am. 770-640-3855.18 –Decorate Decatur Contest. 404-371-8262.18 – Michael O’Neal Singers/Messiah Sing-

Along, Roswell UMC, 3pm. 770-594-7974.21 – 1853 Mittie Bulloch/Roosevelt

Wedding Re en act ment, Bulloch Hall, Roswell,6:30pm. 770-992-1731.

31 – Lawrenceville Rings, CourthouseSquare. 678-226-2639.

31 – Peach Drop, Underground Atlanta. 404-523-2311.

31 – New Year’s Eve Family Bash, DixielandFun Park, Fayetteville. 770-460-5862.


HappyThanksgiving

2011

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Entertainment Venues in Georgia

Atlanta BalletDec. 8-24. . . . . . . Atlanta (Fox) 404-873-5811

Atlanta Festival BalletDec. 10-12 McDonough Arts Ctr. 770-507-2775

Ballethnic Dance CompanyNov. 17-20 . . . . Ferst, Atlanta 404-894-9600

Callanwolde Dance EnsembleDec. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-872-5338

Columbus BalletDec. 10-11. . . . . . . Rivercenter 706-256-3612

Dance AugustaNov. 27-29 . . Imperial Theatre 706-722-8341

Dance Theatre of DaltonDec. 9-17 . . . . . . . High School 706-259-5664

Gainesville Ballet CompanyDec. 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenau 770-532-4241

Georgia BalletDec. 2-4. . . Civic Ctr., Marietta 770-528-0881

Georgia Metropolitan Dance TheatreNov. 26-27 . Cobb Civic Center 770-426-0007

Griffin Ballet TheatreNov. 25-27 . . . . . . Griffin Aud. 770-228-1306

Gwinnett BalletDec. 3-18 . . Gwin. Ctr., Duluth 800-224-6422

Lafayette BalletDec. 2-4 Troup Arts Ctr., LaGrange 706-882-9909

Middle Georgia BalletDec. 7-11.Opera House, Macon 478-301-5460

Northeast Georgia BalletNov. 25-27. Gwin. Ctr., Duluth 770-921-7277

Roswell Dance TheatreDec. 1-4 Roswell Cultural Arts 770-998-0259

Savannah Dance TheatreNov. 26 . . . . . . . Lucas Theatre 912-897-2102

South Georgia BalletNov. 26-28. . Thomasville Aud. 229-378-2787

“The Nutcracker”

ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER404-658-7159, www.atlantaciviccenter.com

Dec. 18 Straight No ChasersDec. 30 Charlie Wilson & Kem

AUGUSTA ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX706-722-3521,www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com

Nov. 1 Mamma Mia!Nov. 12 Rickey Smiley & FriendsNov. 15 KICKS 99 Guitar PullNov. 17-20 Disney on IceNov. 26 Avenged SevenfoldDec. 3 Smackdown World TourDec. 6 My Fair LadyDec. 9 Pops!/Augusta Children’s Choir

CALLANWOLDEAtlanta, 404-872-5338, www.callanwolde.org

Nov. 11 Family StorytellingNov. 18-20 Holiday Pottery SaleDec. 4 Christmas at Callanwolde

Preview PartyDec. 5-18 Christmas at CallanwoldeDec. 9,16 Cabaret NightsDec. 10,17 Breakfast with SantaDec. 11,18 Teddy Bear Tea

CLASSIC CENTERAthens, 800-918-6393, www.classiccenter.com

Nov. 3 Gavin Degraw & David CookNov. 6 Athens Symphony OrchestraNov. 17 In the HeightsDec. 7 My Fair LadyDec. 10-11 Athens Symphony Orchestra

COBB ENERGY CENTREAtlanta, 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.com

Nov. 12,15,18,20Atlanta Opera/Lucia di Lammermoor

Nov. 19 Lewis BlackNov. 25 Dave Koz & Friends Christmas TourNov. 26 Joe BonamassaNov. 27 Neil Berg’s Holiday ShowNov. 29 Tori AmosDec. 2 Shaquille O’Neal/All Star Comedy JamDec. 3 Jim GaffiganDec. 4 Kings of SalsaDec. 8-11 My Fair LadyDec. 13 Alice CooperDec. 17 Jim Brickman

CREATIVE ARTS GUILDDalton, 706-278-0168, www.creativeartsguild.org

Nov.10 Ballet Dalton/Snow QueenNov. 17 BrassworksDec. 2-4 Mistletoe MarketDec. 15 Rome Area Flute EnsembleDec. 19 Classical Guitarist Jeffrey Bianchi

FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTSAtlanta, 404-894-9600, www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu

Nov. 13 Imperial Acrobats of China Chi of ShaolinDec. 2 Take 6Dec. 16 David Benoit/Ethan Bortnik

FOX THEATREAtlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org

Nov. 2-6 Mamma Mia!Nov. 12 Australian PinkNov. 20 An Elf’s StoryNov. 22 Sunday Morning RaptureNov. 25 Tony BennettNov. 26 String Cheese IncidentNov. 29-Dec. 4 Dr. Seuss’

How the Grinch Stole ChristmasDec. 31 Cake

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTERAtlanta, 404-223-4000, www.gwcc.com

Dec. 2-3 SEC Football ChampionshipDec. 11 Hall of Fame Dance ConventionDec. 29 Dixie NationalsDec. 31 Chick-fil-A Bowl

Events sometimes change,so phone for information

before driving long distances.



Christmas ParadesNOVEMBER28 Thomasville . . . . . . .6:30pm 229-226-344629 Rome . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30pm 800-444-1834DECEMBER1 Athens . . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 706-613-36201 Cartersville . . . . . . . . . .6pm 678-719-23061 Fitzgerald . . . . . . . . .6:30pm 800-386-46421 Forsyth . . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 888-288-97421 LaGrange . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 706-884-86712 Cochran . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 478-934-29653 Albany . . . . . . . . . . . . .5pm 229-883-83303 Atlanta( dntn) . . . 10:30am 404-785-73373 Baxley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 912-367-83003 Blairsville . . . . . . . . .4:30pm 877-745-57893 Bolingbroke . . . . . . . . .2pm 888-288-97423 Brunswick . . . . . . . . . .10am 912-265-40323 Byron . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1pm 478-956-55553 Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 706-865-53563 Conyers . . . . . . . . . .4:30pm 800-conyers3 Dahlonega . . . . . . . . . .5pm 706-864-35133 Douglas . . . . . . . . . .6:30pm 912-383-02773 Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . .5pm 478-825-37333 Hawkinsville . . . . . .5:30pm 478-783-17173 Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2pm 706-878-21813 Kennesaw . . . . . . . . . . .1pm 770-422-97143 Loganville . . . . . . . .5:30pm 770-283-90163 Manchester . . . . . . . . .6pm 706-846-37413 McCaysville . . . . . . . . .2pm 800-899-68673 Richmond Hill . . . . . . .10am 912-756-33453 Roberta . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 888-288-97423 Savannah . . . . . . . . .5:30pm 912-234-02953 Tybee Island . . . . . . . . .1pm 912-786-54443 Valdosta . . . . . . . . . . . .5pm 229-259-35773 Warner Robins . . . . . .10am 478-922-85854 Griffin . . . . . . . . . . .2:30pm 770-228-82004 Homer . . . . . . . . . . .6:30pm 706-677-21084 Thomson . . . . . . . . . . .3pm 706-597-10008 Bainbridge . . . . . . . .6:30pm 229-243-85558 Calhoun . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 706-625-320010 Cave Spring . . . . . . . . .6pm 800-444-183410 Madison . . . . . . . . . . . .1pm 706-342-125114 Tallapoosa . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 770-537-5594

RIALTO CENTERAtlanta, 404-413-9tix, www.rialtocenter.org

Nov. 5 Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni BaNov. 19 Ronald Brown Dance Co.Dec. 3-4 Gala Holiday ConcertDec. 10 Atlanta Jazz Chorus

RIVERCENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSColumbus, 706-256-3612, www.rivercenter.org

Nov. 1-2 Young FrankensteinNov. 6 What My Husband Doesn’t KnowNov. 10 John Tesh–Big Band Live!Nov. 17 Joshua BellNov. 19 Columbus Symphony OrchestraDec. 2 CSU Christmas Family ConcertDec. 19 Cantus Christmas

GRAND OPERA HOUSEMacon, 478-301-5460, www.thegrandmacon.com

Nov. 1-2 RainNov. 10 Alice in WonderlandNov. 19-20 Cirque Shanghai Bai XIDec. 19 Miracle on 34th StreetDec. 22 John Berry Christmas Concert

GWINNETT CENTERDuluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com

Nov. 5-6 Cotton States Cat ShowNov. 6 Planet U/Bollywood DhamaakaNov. 7 Foo FightersNov. 11-12 Stone Mountain Chorus/Route 66Nov. 12 RebaNov. 19 Ludwig Symphony OrchestraDec. 31 Bill Gaither/Jubilate

IMPERIAL THEATREAugusta, 706-722-8341, www.imperialtheatre.com

Nov. 13 Three Kosher SingersNov. 18 Russell Moore/111rd Tyme Out/Nu BluDec. 16 Michael Cleveland/Flamekeeper/

Dale Ann BradleyDec. 18 Bands of Christmas

LUCAS THEATRESavannah, 912-525-5050, www.lucastheatre.com

Nov. 10 Dancing with Savannah StarsDec. 3 Ruth Moody Band

MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATERMableton, 770-819-3285, www.mablehouse.org

Nov. 4-6 Beauty and the Beast

MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTERMadison, 877-233-0598, www.mmcc-arts.org

Nov. 4 Junie B. JonesNov. 18 Night in VegasDec. 1 Atlanta Symphony OrchestraDec. 8 Gingerbread WorkshopDec. 18 Rachel Sterrenberg Holiday Concert

MORTON THEATREAthens, 706-613-3771, www.mortontheatre.com

Dec. 2 Overnight Christmas

PHILIPS ARENAAtlanta, 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com

Nov. 2 Guns & RosesNov. 10 Rock & Worship RoadshowDec. 2 Trans-Siberian OrchestraDec. 8 Story Tour/Christmas SpectacularDec. 18 Disney’s Phineas & Ferb

PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATREAtlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com

Nov. 10-13 Mitch FatelNov. 17-19 Amazing JonathanDec. 2-4 Pablo FranciscoDec. 9-11 Craig Shoemaker


ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER770-594-6232, www.roswellgov.com

Dec. 9-10 Atlanta Dance: Babes in ToylandDec. 11 Atlanta Wind Symphony Christmas ConcertDec. 16 Academy Dance: Winter Polar Express

SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE CENTER706-878-3300, www.snca.org

Nov. 26, Dec. 17 Community Contra DancesDec. 3 Yuletide CelebrationDec. 9-11 Community Chorale Concerts

SPIVEY HALLMorrow, 678-466-4200, www.spiveyhall.org

Nov. 5 Jupiter String QuartetNov. 13 Men’s Chorus ConcertNov. 19 Sean Jones QuintetNov. 28 Clayton Community Big BandDec. 9-11 Spivey Hall Children’s ChoirDec. 18 Il Brasso Magnifico

SCHWARTZ CENTERAtlanta, 404-727-5050, www.arts.emory.edu

Dec. 2-3 Festival of Nine Lessons & CarolsDec. 10 Christmas with Atlanta Sacred ChoraleDec. 11 Santa’s Favorite Chamber Music

STRAND THEATREMarietta, 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org

Nov. 18 Yacht Rock RevueNov. 19 Please Please Rock MeDec. 20 Jeffrey Butzer/

Charlie Brown Christmas Tribute

TABERNACLEAtlanta, 404-659-9022, www.tabernacleatl.com

Nov. 5 David Crowder BandNov. 6 FeistNov. 11 Trey AnastasioNov. 13 RaconteursNov. 14 Five Finger Death PunchNov. 19 moe.Nov. 26 Mac MillerDec. 8 Wale Ambition tourDec. 27-31 LG Ones to Watch

THOMASVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS229-226-0588, www.thomasvillearts.org

Nov. 6 Americana-Vaudeville ShowDec. 4 Thomasville SingersDec. 10 Christmas at the Center;

Breakfast with Santa

THOMASVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM229-227-4050 or 866-577-3600

Dec. 6 Music & Drama Troupe Christmas ShowDec. 9 Georgia Ballet: Jingle All the Way

TRUSTEES THEATERSavannah, 912-525-5050, www.trusteestheater.com

Nov. 9 Audra McDonald

UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTERAthens, 888-289-8497, www.uga.edu/pac

Nov. 3 Atlanta Symphony OrchestraNov. 3-13 All My SonsNov. 6 ARCO Chamber OrchestraNov. 8 Gleb Ivanov, pianistNov. 10 UGA Opera: La BohemeNov. 13 Munich Symphony OrchestraNov. 17 Miles Davis ExperienceDec. 1-2 UGA Holiday Concert

Tree Lighting CeremoniesNOVEMBER22 Griffin (Airport Rd.) . . .6pm 770-467-475023 Valdosta . . . . . . . . . . .2pm 229-242-260024 Atlanta (Lenox) . . .6:15pm 404-233-676724 Lawrenceville .5:30-8:30pm 770-822-545025 Brunswick . . . . . . .5:30pm 912-265-403225 Ellijay . . . . . . . . . . .6-10pm 706-635-740025 Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 706-878-218125 Stone Mt. Village . . . . .4pm 770-498-733426 Blue Ridge . . . .11am-dusk 800-899-741526 McCaysville . . . .10am-8pm 800-899-686720 Dunwoody . . . . .4:30-6pm 770-817-810025 Braselton (Chateau Elan) . . . . 770-867-979825 Loganville . . . . . . . . .6-8pm 770-283-901626 Jekyll Island . . . . . . . . .4pm 912-653-363626 Plains . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 229-824-537329 Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . .5-9pm 770-434-660029 St. Marys . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 912-882-4000DECEMBER1 Bainbridge . . . . . . .6:30pm 229-243-85551 Cartersville . . . . . . . . .5pm 770-607-34801 Forsyth . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 888-642-46281 Grayson . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm 770-963-80171 Griffin (Downtown) . . .7pm 770-228-53561 Kingsland . . . . . . . . .6-8pm 912-729-59991 Marietta . . . . . . . . . .5-8pm 770-429-11151 Thomson . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 706-597-10001 Vinings . . . . . . . . . .6-8pm 404-577-86861 Warrenton . . . . . . . . . .5pm 706-465-96042 Acworth . . . . . . .6:30-9pm 770-917-12342 Tybee Island . . . . . .6:30pm 912-786-54443 Augusta . . . . . . . . . .6-8pm 706-821-17543 Blairsville . . . . . . . .5:15pm 706-745-54933 Bolinbroke . . . . . . . . . .2pm 888-642-46283 Conyers . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 706-602-26063 Jasper . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9pm 706-692-11643 Kennesaw . . . . . . .5:30pm 770-422-97143 Morrow . . . . . . . . . .2-7pm 770-968-16233 Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . .5pm 770-641-37053 Senoia . . . . . . . . . . .5-8pm 770-254-26273 Social Circle . . . . . .5:30pm 770-464-23804 Alpharetta . . . . . . . . . .5pm 678-297-60784 Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 478-987-12349 Cornelia . . . . . . . . . . . .6pm 706-778-858510 Blairsville (Vogel) . . . . .4pm 706-745-262810 Clarkesville . . . . . . . .5-7pm 706-968-419010 McDonough . . . . . . . .6pm 770-288-7300




Garden and Nature EventsFestival of Camellias at Massee Lane in Fort ValleyCamellias, the roses of winter, bloom throughout the coolest months during Camellia Days

from November until March or April at Massee Lane Gardens, located 5.5 miles south of FortValley on GA 49.

Easy walking tours wind through ten acres of formalcamellia gardens with camellia trees flowering alongsidethe brick walks. A landscaped greenhouse with camelliasand azaleas assures blooms even during the coolestweather. Two galleries showcase exquisite displays ofporcelain art.

The Festival of Camellias runs every day in Februarywhen camellia blooms are at their peak. The first Saturdayof February offers free admission. Other events throughout

the month will include a Camellia workshop, Camellia culture demonstrations, and entertain-ment. Camellias and Sasanquas will be for sale.

The gardens are open daily and are handicap-accessible with wheelchairs available in thegift shop. Visit www.americancamellias.org or call 478-967-2358 or 877-422-6355.

November1-Mar. 31 – Camellia Days at Massee Lane

Gardens, Fort Valley.1-15 – Chrysanthemum Season, Callaway

Gardens.5 – Stilesboro Chrysanthemum Show,

Stilesboro Academy. 770-382-7773.5 – Von Grey Concert, Chatt. Nature Center.5 – Gourd Snowman, Callaway Gdns., 10am.5 – Christmas Decoration Workshop/Sale,

Jones Heritage Ctr., St. Simons. 912-638-4666.5 – Backcountry Geology Hike, Sweetwater

Creek State Pk., Lithia Spgs., 12n. 770-732-5871.5 – Native Plants/Wild and Not So Wild

Places; Turn Red Clay Into Soil; Brunch in theGarden; Holiday Pie Making. Atl. Bot. Gdn.

5-26 – Sunset Tour/Billy’s Lake, StephenFoster St. Pk., Fargo, Sat. 7pm. 912-637-5274.

11-13 – Nature Naturally Outdoor Week -end. 800-callaway.

12 – Middle Georgia Camellia Plant Show,Byron Municipal Conference Ctr. 478-956-5555.

12 – Pine Mountain Springheads Hike,Callaway Gardens, 10am.

12 – Make Your Own Coat of Arms, Hills &Dales Estate, 10am.

12 – Holiday Home Décor, DunwoodyNature Center. 770-394-3322.

12 – Medicinal Plants/Herbs of Fall,Smithgall Woods, 10am.

12 – Harvest Festival at Oakland IslandWildlife Center.

15 – Making Herbal Cordials, St. Bot. Grdn.19 – Boughs & Berries/Design & Make

Holiday Cards, Atlanta Botanical Garden.19 – Tree & Forest Folklore Hike, Chatta -

hoochee Nature Center.19 – Birds of Prey Raptor Workshop,

Callaway Gardens, 10am.19 – Astronomy Night, Providence Canyon,

Lumpkin, 6pm. 229-838-6202.

December1-31 – Festival of Trees, Massee Lane Gardens.2-23 – Christmas Tours, Hills & Dales Estate.3 – Christmas Wreaths, Hills & Dales Estate.3 – Back to Nature Holiday Market, Chatta -

hoochee Nature Center.3 – Wreath Making Workshop, Callaway

Gardens, 10am.3,10 – Weave a Holiday Basket, Smithgall

Woods, 10am.4 – Backcountry Geology Hike, Sweet water

Creek St. Pk., Lithia Spgs., 1pm. 770-732-5871.5,10 – Holiday Decorating /Swags &

Centerpieces, Atlanta Botanical Garden.6 – Landscape Basics/Design Funda -

mentals, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30pm.10 – Reindeer Parade, Atl. Bot. Garden.10 – Christmas Floral Arrangement, Hills &

Dales Estate, 10am.10 – Children’s Christmas Celebration,

Hills & Dales Estate, 10am-2pm.10 – Ornaments for the Birds, Flint

RiverQuarium.11 – Musical Christmas at Ashantilly, 4-6pm.

Garden & Nature Centers in Georgia• Ashantilly Center, Darien . . . . . . . . . . . .912-437-4473• Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859• Bamboo/Coastal Gdns., Savannah . . .912-921-5460• Barrington Hall, Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . .770-640-3855• Birdsong Nature Ctr., Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird• Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway• Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . . .770-992-2055• Columbus Botanical Garden . . . . . . . .706-327-8400• Elachee Nature Center, Gainesville . . .770-535-1976• Flint RiverQuarium, Albany . . . . . . . . . .229-639-2650• GSU Botanical Gdn., Statesboro . . . . .912-871-1149• Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange . . . . . .706-882-3242• Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358• Oakland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . . . . .912-898-3980• Oxbow Meadows, Columbus . . . . . . . .706-687-4090• Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087• State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244• Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . . . . .912-786-5917

http://www.americancamellias.org

Sporting EventsSporting EventsHOCKEYHome Schedules

AUGUSTA RIVERHAWKSNov. 4 . . . . . . . . .COLUMBUSNov. 5 . . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLENov. 25 . . . . . . . .PENSACOLADec. 1 . . . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLEDec. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SURGEDec. 8 . . . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLEDec. 10 . . . . . . . .PENSACOLADec. 16 . . . . . . . .RIVERKINGSDec. 17 . . . . . . . .RIVERKINGSDec. 30 . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLEDec. 31 . . . . . . . .COLUMBUS

706-933-2645www.augustariverhawks.com

COLUMBUSCOTTONMOUTHS

Nov. 6 . . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLENov. 13 . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLENov. 18 . . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLENov. 19 . . . . . . . .PENSACOLANov. 22 . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLENov. 25 . . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLEDec. 2 . . . . . . . . .PENSACOLADec. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SURGEDec. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . .SURGEDec. 22 . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLEDec. 27 . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLEDec. 30 . . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE

706-571-0086http://cottonmouths.pointstreaksites.com

GWINNETT GLADIATORSNov. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDANov. 5 . . . . . . . . . . .READINGNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . .TOLEDONov. 18 . .SOUTH CAROLINANov. 24 . . . . . . . . .WHEELINGNov. 25 . . . . . . . . .WHEELINGDec. 10 . .SOUTH CAROLINADec. 11 . .SOUTH CAROLINADec. 15 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDADec. 26 . .SOUTH CAROLINADec. 28 . .SOUTH CAROLINADec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA

770-497-5100www.gwinnettgladiators.com

FOOTBALLHome Schedules

ATLANTA FALCONSNov. 20 . . . . . . . . .TENNESSEENov. 27 . . . . . . . .MINNESOTADec. 15 . . . . . .JACKSONVILLEJan. 1 . . . . . . . . . .TAMPA BAY

404-223-8444www.atlantafalcons.com

GEORGIA BULLDOGSNov. 5 . . . . .NEW MEXICO ST.Nov. 12 . . . . . . . . . .AUBURNNov. 19 . . . . . . . . .KENTUCKYNov. 26 . . . . .GEORGIA TECH

877-542-1231www.georgiadogs.com

GA TECH YELLOWJACKETSNov. 10 . . . . .VIRGINIA TECHNov. 26 . . . . . . . . . .GEORGIA888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5447ramblinwreck.cstv.com

BASKETBALLHome Schedule

ATLANTA HAWKSNov. 16 . . . . . . . . . .INDIANANov. 19 . . . . . . . . . . .DALLADNov. 24 . . . . . .PHILADELPHIANov. 26 . . . . . . . .NEW JERSEYNov. 30 . . . . . . . . .PORTLANDDec. 4 . . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTEDec. 7 . . . . . . .WASHINGTONDec. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MIAMIDec. 14 . . . . . . . . . .PHOENIXDec. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . .LAKERSDec. 19 . . . . . . . .CLEVELANDDec. 21 . . . . . . . . .HOUSTONDec. 23 . . . . . .GOLDEN STATEDec. 28 . . . . . . . .MILWAUKEEDec. 30 . . . . . . . . .ORLANDO

404-249-6400www.nba.com/hawks


FOOTBALLDec. 3 .SEC Football Championship, Ga. Dome, Atl., 404-223-9200Dec. 18 . .HBCU All-Star Bowl, Ga. Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200Dec. 31 . .Chick-fil-A Bowl, Georgia Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200

RACINGROAD ATLANTA

Braselton, 800-849-race, www.roadatlanta.comNov. 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCCA American Road Race of ChampionsDec. 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NASA

Atlanta Motor Speedway . . . . . . . . . . .Hampton, 770-946-4211atlantamotorspeedway.com

Atlanta Dragway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commerce, 770-682-3782www.atlantadragway.com

Oglethorpe Speedway Park . . . . . . . . . . . .Pooler, 912-964-8200www.ospracing.net

Silver Dollar Raceway . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reynolds, 478-847-4414www.silverdollarraceway.com

BIKINGNov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mountain Bike Competition,

Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, 800-callaway

SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUMGeorgia’s Official Transportation History Museum

• Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties• Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses• Open 10am-5pm, Thurs., Fri., Sat. thru Dec.; Fri., Sat., 2nd Thurs. Jan.-Mar.

H Present This Ad and Receive One Free Caboose Ride H(with the purchase of any admission at regular price)

3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth • www.SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.org • 770-476-2013G2G

Events sometimes change, socall to confirm games.

http://www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org

Sporting EventsSporting Events


MISCELLANEOUSNov. 5 . . . . . . Belle Meade Hunt Opening Meet

Thomson, 706-595-2525Nov. 5-6. . . . . . . . . . Survival Training for Teens

Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801Nov. 10-11, Dec. 9 . . . . . Full Moon Suspension

Bridge Hike, Tallulah Gorge, 706-754-7981Nov. 12, Dec. 10 . . . . . . Lost Person Prevention

Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801Nov. 19, Dec. 10 . . . . . . . . . Wilderness SurvivalSweetwater Ck. St. Pk., Lithia Spgs., 770-732-5871Dec. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WWE SmackdownWorld Tour, Columbus Civic Ctr., 706-494-8330

EQUESTRIAN SHOWSNov. 5 . . . . . . . .Steeplechase, Callaway Gardens

Pine Mountain, 800-callawayNov. 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Finals Horse Show

Wills Park, Alpharetta, 770-827-0175Nov. 11-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PCA Rodeo

Thomasville Fairgrounds, 205-688-5029

GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARKConyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com

Nov. 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Royal Alpaca ChallengeNov. 9-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Fall Classic INov. 16-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Fall Classic IIDec. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IEA Horse Show

ICE SKATINGNov. 18-Feb. 26 . . . . . . . . . . Conyers Olde Town

Pavilion, 800-conyersNov. 19-Jan. 29 . . . . . Centennial Olympic Park

Atlanta, 404-223-4412Nov. 23-Feb. 19. . . . . . . . . . . Ritz Carlton LodgeReynolds Plantation, Greensboro, 706-467-0600

Dec. 9-11, 16-18 . . Cornelia Community House706-778-8585

FISHINGNov. 6,12, Dec. 4,10. . . . . . . . Fly Fishing Clinics

Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801

WATERSPORTSNov. 5-6 . . . . . . Overnight Canoe Trip to Lewis

Island, Ft. King George, Darien, 912-437-4770

HIKES & RUNSNov. 5 . . . . . . . Pine Mountain, 10K, 800-callawayNov. 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . Winder, 5K, 770-867-3489Nov. 12 . . . . . . . . . Kennesaw, 5K, 770-424-8274Nov. 18 . . . . . . Warm Springs, 5K, 706-655-3322Nov. 19 . . . . . Blairsville, 30K/50K, 877-745-5789Nov. 24 . . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge, 5K, 727-458-8556Dec. 3. . . . . . . . . . . Kennesaw, 5K, 770-424-8274Dec. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . Douglas, 5K, 912-383-0277Dec. 3. . . . . . . . Royston, 5K, 10K, 706-245-6270

(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races.)

http://www.brscenic.com

P Theatre directory PP Theatre DIRECTORY P14TH STREET PLAYHOUSEAtlanta, 404-733-4738, www.14thstplayhouse.org

Thru Nov. 20 Motherhood the Musical

1902 STOCK EXCHANGE PUBLICSQUARE OPERA HOUSEAdairsville, 770-773-1902

Dec. 9-17 Christmas Dinner Theater

ACTOR’S EXPRESSAtlanta, 404-607-show, www.actors-express.com

Thru Nov. 26 Edith Can Shoot Things & Hit Them

ACT 3 PRODUCTIONSSandy Springs, 770-241-1905, www.act3productions.org

Nov. 4-13 RENT School Edition

AGATHA’SAtlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com

Thru Nov. 2 Next Bite at Twilight–The Saga Continues

Nov. 3-Jan. 11 Yes, Virginia, SomeoneKilled Santa Claus

ALLIANCE THEATREAtlanta, 404-733-5000, www.alliancetheatre.org

Nov. 11-Dec. 18 Sex & the Second CityNov. 25-Dec. 24 A Christmas Carol

ALPHARETTA CHRISTIAN THEATER678-371-3079, www.act1thater.com

Nov. 25-Dec. 18 Oliver!

ANSLEY PARK PLAYHOUSE Atlanta,404-875-1193, www.ansleyparkplayhouse.com

Thru Jan. 31 Tea Party

ART STATIONStone Mountain, 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org

Dec. 8-23 The Christmas Report

ATLANTA LYRIC THEATREMarietta, 404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com

Dec. 2-18 The Sound of Music

ATLANTA OPERA404-881-8801, www.atlantaopera.org

Nov. 12, 15, 18, 20 Lucia de Lammermoor

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org

Nov. 10,12,13,17,19 Classical ConcertsNov. 25, 26 Pops ConcertDec. 1, 3 Handel’s MessiahDec. 2-3 ASO Gospel ChristmasDec. 4, 11 ASO Kids ChristmasDec. 8-10 Christmas with ASODec. 16-18 A Very Merry Holiday PopsDec. 20 ASO/Celtic WomanDec. 31 ASO New Year’s Eve

AUGUSTA PLAYERS706-826-4704, www.augustaplayers.org

Dec. 10-11 Christmas Carol, the Musical

AURORA THEATRELawrenceville, 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com

Nov. 25-Dec. 23 Aurora’s Christmas Canteen

BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER706,632-9223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com

Nov. 25-Dec. 18 It’s a Wonderful Life

BRUNSWICK ACTORS THEATRE912-280-0023, www.artdowntown.net

Nov. 19-Dec. 18 5 Women Wearingthe Same Dress

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTSAtlanta, 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org

Nov. 3-Dec. 31 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

DALTON LITTLE THEATRE706-226-6618, www.daltonlittletheatre.com

Thru Nov. 5 Deathtrap

ELBERT THEATREElberton, 706-283-1049, www.elberttheatre.org

Dec. 2-11 Christmas Belles

FORT GORDONPERFORMING ARTS THEATRE706-793-8552, www.fortgordon.com

Nov. 11-Dec. 3 Christmas Belles

GAINESVILLE THEATRE ALLIANCEBrenau Univ., 678-717-3624, www.gta.gsc.edu

Nov. 8-19 Hairspray

GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRERoswell, 770-641-1260, www.get.org

Nov. 3-20 Glimpses of the Moon

GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE THEATREAtlanta, 404-264-0020, www.gashakespeare.org

Dec. 6-24 A Holiday Surprise

HABERSHAM COMMUNITY THEATERClarkesville, 706-839-1315, www.habershamtheater.org

Dec. 3-12 Best Christmas Pageant Ever

HARRIS ARTS CENTERCalhoun, 706-629-2599, www.harrisartscenter.com


HENRY PLAYERSMcDonough, 770-914-1474, www.henryplayers.com

Nov. 17-20 1940’s Radio Hour

HISTORIC HOLLY THEATERDahlonega, 706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com

Nov. 5 Mountain Music Medicine ShowNov. 11 Evening with Mark TwainNov. 12-20 Babes in ToylandDec. 2-18 Tuna Christmas


P Theatre directory PHISTORIC RITZ THEATREBrunswick, 912-262-6934, www.goldenislesarts.org

Nov. 3, 5, 6 Shame the Devil: Audience withFanny Kemble

Dec. 6-18 The Christmas Carol

HISTORIC SAVANNAH THEATRE912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com

Nov. 24-Dec. 26 Christmas Tradition

ISLAND PLAYERSSt. Simons Island, 912-638-0338, theislandplayers.com

Thru Nov. 6 Into the Woods

MACON LITTLE THEATRE478-471-play, www.maconlittletheatre.org

Dec. 2-11 1940’s Radio Christmas Show

MAIN STREET PLAYERSGriffin, 770-229-9916, www.mainstreetplayers.org

Dec. 8-18 Tuna Christmas

MORTON THEATREAthens, 706-613-3771, www.mortontheatre.com

Dec. 2-11 Overnight Christmas

NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARETHEATRE TAVERNAtlanta, 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com

Nov. 3-27 Love’s Labour’s LostDec. 1-23 Christmas Carol

NEW DEPOT PLAYERSConyers, 678-374-3224, www.thenewdepotplayers.com

Dec. 8-18 The 1940’s Radio Hour

NEWNAN THEATER COMPANY770-683-6282, www.newnantheatre.org

Nov. 10-20 On Golden PondDec. 8-18 Christmas CarolDec. 9-18 The Eight: Reindeer Monologues

PERRY PLAYERS478-987-5354, www.perryplayers.org

Dec. 2-11 Christmas Belles

PUMPHOUSE PLAYERS Cartersville770-387-2610, www.pumphouseplayers.com


RICHMOND HILL COMMUNITYTHEATRE912-313-4004, www.rhct.webs.com

Nov. 18-20 The Lucky O’Learys

ROME LITTLE THEATRE706-295-7171, www.romelittletheatre.com

Nov. 12-21 Annie

SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE912-238-9015, www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Dec. 3-19 Scrooge, the Musical

SAVANNAH THEATRE912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com

Thru Nov. 19 Return to the 50’sThru Nov. 20 Southern NightsNov. 24-Dec. 24 Christmas TraditionDec. 27-31 The Beat Goes On

SHERLOCK’S MURDER MYSTERYDINNER THEATRE Marriott Hotel, Columbus706-604,5634, www.sherlockscolumbus.com

Nov. 4-12 Red Carpet Murder

SOUTHSIDE THEATRE GUILDFairburn, 770-969-0956, www.stgplays.com

Dec. 1-11 A Christmas Gift

SPRINGER THEATRE Columbus706-324-5714, www.springeroperahouse.org

Nov. 10-19 Honky Tonk AngelsDec. 8-23 CinderellaDec. 14-24 Tuna Christmas

STAGE DOOR PLAYERS Dunwoody,770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net

Dec. 2-18 Greetings

SYNCHRONICITY THEATRE (BALZAR THEATRE AT

HERREN’S), Atlanta, 404-484-8636, www.synchrotheatre.comDec. 11-Jan. 2 Best Christmas Pageant Ever

TATER PATCH PRODUCTIONSJasper, 770-547-1096, www.taterpatchplayers.org

Nov. 11-20 Laugh Out Loud DirectorsWorkshop Show

THEATRE ALBANY229-439-7193, www.theatrealbany.com

Dec. 8-18 Little Women

THEATER EMORYAtlanta, 404-727-5050, www.theater.emory.edu

Nov. 10-20 Persuasion

THEATRE GUILD VALDOSTA229-247-8243, www.theatreguildvaldosta.com

Dec. 1-10 Southern Hospitality

THEATRE IN THE SQUAREMarietta, 770-422-8369, www.theatreinthesquare.com

Thru Nov. 12 True Story of 3 Little PigsNov. 22-Jan. 1 Sanders Family ChristmasDec. 17-Jan. 1 1940’s Radio Hour

THEATRE MACON478-746-9485, www.theatremacon.com

Dec. 2-10 White Christmas

THEATRICAL OUTFITAtlanta, 678-528-1500, www.theatricaloutfit.org

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Monthly Events in GeorgiaNov. 1-Dec. 31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mt.

RR Tours, Mon.,Wed.,Fri.,Sat., 2pm. 706-745-9819.Nov. 4-6, 11-12 – NEWNAN – Uncle Bob’s

Pumpkin Patch, Redwine Farms. 770-253-8100.Nov. 4, Dec. 2 – AUGUSTA – 1st Friday,

Downtown, 5-10pm. 706-826-4702.Nov. 4, Dec. 2 – BRUNSWICK – 1st Friday,

Downtown, 5-8pm. 912-265-4032.Nov. 4, Dec. 2 – MACON – 1st Friday at Ga.

Children’s Museum, 6-8pm. 478-755-9539.Nov. 4-Dec. 2 – MACON – Friday Fest,

Downtown. 478-743-1074.Nov. 4, Dec. 2 – SAVANNAH – Oyster Roast/

Fireworks, Westin Riverside. 912- 201-2000.Nov. 4, Dec. 2 – VALDOSTA – First Friday,

Downtown, 6:30-9:30pm. 229-242-2600.Nov. 4, Dec. 2 – THOMASVILLE – Down -

town Nights, 5-9pm. 229-227-7020.

Nov. 4-Dec. 31 – WOODBINE – Opry, Fri. &Sat., 7-10pm. 912-576-3027.

Nov. 5, 19, Dec. 3, 17 – NEWNAN – Pickin’on Square, 11am. 770-254-2627.

Nov. 5-19 – HELEN – Saturday EveningConcerts, Unicoi State Park, 8pm. 706-878-2201.

Nov. 5, Dec. 3 – DARIEN – 1st Saturday Funat Fort King George. 912-437-4770.

Nov. 5, Dec. 3 SAVANNAH – 1st Saturdayon the River. 912-234-0295.

Nov. 10, Dec. 8 – ELLIJAY – Cherry LogPickin’, Gilmer Senior Center. 706-635-3786.

Nov. 12, 18, 19, 26, Dec. 1-3, 7-10, 14, 15,17 – AMERICUS – SAM Shortline ExcursionTrain. 877-ga-rails.

Nov. 13, Dec. 11 – COLUMBUS – Jazz Jam,Liberty Theatre, 6-9pm. 706-660-9295.

Nov. 18-20 – WARM SPRINGS – Candle -light Tour. 706-655-3322.

Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of LightsRock City’s 17th annual Enchanted Garden of

Lights will feature an enchanted trail with morethan 30 holiday scenes and over a million lightsand will be open Nov. 18-Dec. 31 from 6-9pmeach evening except Christmas Eve. See snowand visit with St. Nick and his elves. Enjoy nightlyentertainment in the pavilion next to a warm fire-place with a hot cup of cocoa. There will be SugarPlum Fairy Makeovers for children, gingerbreadcookie decorating, and pictures with Santa.

Just six miles from downtown Chattanooga,Tennessee, Rock City is an enchanted 4,100 footwalking trail showcasing lush gardens and soaring rock formations. This award-winning lightextravaganza transforms the garden’s natural daytime splendor into a nocturnal fantasyland. For more information visit www.seerockcity.com orphone 706-820-2531 or 800-854-0675.

Ruby Red Christmas at Ruby FallsEnjoy holiday décor this Christmas season at Ruby Falls in Chattanooga. As you approach

the Cavern Castle, it will be snowing; and during your tour you will meet wonderful costumedcharacters and be surrounded by holiday acoustical music. Enjoy a story-telling Christmas tour

of the cave and waterfall, visit the North PoleWorkshop, and experience a horse and carriageride on Fridays and Saturdays in December(except Christmas Day) from 5-9pm.

Ruby Falls is America’s deepest commercialcave and largest underground waterfall open tothe public. Enjoy a guided tour through the fasci-nating cavern with its unique rock formation.Ruby Falls is open daily except Christmas Day,from 8am-8pm. For more information visitwww.rubyfalls.com or phone 423-821-2544.PH

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Spend the Holidays in GeorgiaSpend the Holidays in GeorgiaBlue Ridge Scenic RailwayThis 26-mile round trip from Blue Ridge to

McCaysville offers spectacular views of scenic valleys, forests, rolling hills, and the beautifulToccoa River. The train, which travels over recently upgraded tracks built more than 100years ago, is diesel-powered and includes climate- controlled vintage coach cars, an open-air car, and a concession car with snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. The ticket office is in the 100year old depot in Blue Ridge, only 95 miles north of Atlanta.

The Railway will celebrate the holidays from Nov. 25-Dec. 24 on the one-hour Santa Expresswith daytime, fun-filled train rides. Hear a Christmas story, sing Christmas carols, and visit withSanta as he walks through each train car visiting and poses with the kids for photos. Each passenger will receive the traditional Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Christmas Memento.

Night excursions on various dates from Nov. 24-Dec. 18 will depart at 4:30pm from the BlueRidge Depot for the one hour train ride to McCaysville/Copperhill. Each trip will have a two hourlayover when tourists can dine at restaurants, shop at antique and gift shops, visit Santa Villageon the deck overlooking the river, and visit Santa at his workshop. The train will return to BlueRidge at 8:30pm. Seats are limited; and advance reservations are required. For schedules, ticketprices, and more information, call 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724 or visit www.brscenic.com ore-mail info-brscenic.com.

Christmas in the Mountains of White CountyChristmas in the Mountains is a magical

time in White County. Holiday festivities willbegin at BabyLand General’s AppalachianChristmas in Cleveland on Nov. 19. TheFestival of Trees at Unicoi State Park will beheld Nov. 23-Dec. 10. Trees and wreaths willbe theme decorated and on display for asilent auction that will end on Dec. 10 at 2pm.Also at Unicoi, Deck the Halls on Dec. 3 willinclude holiday crafts, hayrides, and music inthe decorated lodge. Admission will be free;parking will be $2.Helen, a quaint Bavarian village in

Northeast Georgia, will kick off the holidayseason with the Lighting of the Village onNov. 25 at 6pm. The Christmas parade willtake place on Dec. 3 at 2pm.

Cleveland will celebrate with a “Christmasin the Mountains Celebration.” Festivities willbegin Dec. 3 at 3pm with pictures with Santa,choral groups, arts and crafts and food vendors, children’s activities, and a lightedparade at 7pm.

Other events will include a Christ kindle -markt in Helen on Nov. 25-27 and Dec. 3-4, aCommunity Chorale Concert at the SauteeNacoochee Center on Dec. 10-12, andNacoochee Village Christmas in Helen onDec. 10.

For more information visit www.whitecountychamber.org, phone 706-865-5356 or800-392-8279, or e-mail [email protected].

Monthly Events in GeorgiaNov. 18, Dec.16 – VALDOSTA – Art After

Dark, Downtown, 6:30-9:30pm. 229-242-2600.Nov. 25-Dec. 11 – BLUE RIDGE – Santa

Train, Scenic Railroad. 706-632-9833.Nov. 25-Dec. 17 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue

Fridays, Downtown, 7pm. 706-632-2459.Dec. 6,8,13,15,20 – CARTERSVILLE – Christ -

mas at Grand Oaks Lunch Buffet. 770-382-6322.

November1-5 – BAINBRIDGE – Decatur County Fall

Festival & Fair, fairgrounds. 229-246-4774.1-5 – SAVANNAH – Savannah Film Festival,

Lucas Theatre. 912-525-5050.1-6 – ALBANY – Albany Fair. 229-809-0231.1-6 – SAVANNAH – Coastal Empire Fair.

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November3 – COLUMBUS – All Access Music Search,

Civic Center. 800-425-8259.3 – DALTON – Holiday Open House,

Downtown. 706-278-3332.3 – NEWNAN – Presidio Brass, Center for

Performing Arts, 7pm. 770-254-2627.3-5 – LUMPKIN – Harvest Days at Westville

Village. 888-733-1850.4 – AUGUSTA – Davidson School Chorale, St.

Paul’s Church, 12n. 706-722-3463.4 – FITZGERALD – Lance Price, Elks Lodge,

7pm. 229-426-5035.4-6 – DAHLONEGA – Hemlock Fest. 706-

864-3513.4-6 – ST. MARYS – Kings Bay Subvet

Memorial Service, Naval Sub Base. 912-882-2782.4-6 – VIENNA – Big Pig Jig BBQ Champion -

ship. 229-268-8275.5 – BOSTWICK – Cotton Gin Festival,

Downtown. 706-342-0182.

Annual Festival of Lights Parade in DouglasThe Annual Festival of Lights Parade will be held in Douglas on Saturday, December 3, at

6:30pm. The theme for this year’s parade will be “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” One of thelargest night-time parades in South Georgia, this event willfeature over 100 entries watched by over 25,000 specta-tors. Festivities will begin at 3:30pm in downtown Douglasat Atkinson Plaza with Music on Main Street until 5:30pm.At 6pm, the 5K Run and Walk will begin along the paraderoute. The Annual Festival of Lights Parade will light upPeterson Avenue at 6:30pm and make its way from theCoffee County Courthouse to the Pre-K Academy.

Douglas will also host other events during the HolidaySeason beginning with Downtown Holiday Open House onNov. 20 from 1-5pm; Santa Stoll on Dec. 10 from 8am until

12n; and Christmas on the Pond at General Coffee State Park on Dec. 10 from 6-9pm.For more information, call 912-383-0277 or visit www.CityofDouglas.com.

Fitzgerald and the Blue & Gray MuseumThe annual Christmas Parade in Fitzgerald will be held Thursday, December 1, at 6:30pm

through Historic Downtown Fitzgerald. After enjoying the parade, visit the downtown merchantsas they will be open late during this event.

The Blue & Gray Museum, along with the Fitzgerald-BenHill Arts Council, will sponsor a “Third Thursday HolidayParty” on December 15 at the Carnegie Center. The eveningwill include a reception and entertainment.

While in Fitzgerald tour the town where history is revealedon every corner with blue and gray sidewalks reflecting CivilWar colors, streets named for Yank and Reb Generals, andYanks and Rebs resting side by side in the EvergreenCemetery. Fitzgerald was founded in 1895 by Philander H. Fitzgerald who was seeking a warm,receptive area where aging Union veterans and their families could retire in comfort. The Blue &Gray Museum in the historical railroad depot tells through a documentary and more than 1200artifacts the remarkable story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. Visit the Fire Engine Museum,tour historic homes and buildings, view a variety of architectural styles representing the settlerswho came here from 38 states, and delight in home-cooked foods.

For more information, visit www.fitzgeraldga.org or phone 800-386-4642.

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November5 – CALVARY – Mule Day. 229-377-3663.5 – CASSVILLE – Old Cassville Cemetery

Luminaries/Burning of Cassville. 678-322-6967.5 – CAVE SPRING – Paranormal Activity in

Cave Spring, Com. Ctr., 7pm. 706-777-3382.5 – DARIEN – Fall Fest, various locations.

912-437-3410.5 – ELBERTON – Granite City Festival,

Downtown. 706-283-5651.5 – ELLIJAY – Music by April Cummings,

Cartecay Vineyards, 2-6pm. 706-698-9463.5 – EVANS – CSRA Wine Festival, Savannah

Rapids Pavilion. 706-447-7677.5 – GRAYSON – Chili Cook-Off, City Park,

11am-4pm. 770-963-8017.5 – MANCHESTER – Veterans Day Parade,

11am; Meet & Greet at High School. 706-763-1028.5 – MONTICELLO – Monticello-Jasper

County Deer Festival. 706-468-8994.5 – ROME – Spirits of Civil War/Farmers

Bridge by Candlelight, 7:30pm. 706-295-5576.

5 – ST. MARYS – Wounded Warriors Day,Downtown, 10am. 912-510-4019.

5 – THE ROCK – Pumpkin Destruction Day,The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.

5 – TATE – Tate Day. 770-735-3151.5 – WARRENTON – Main Street Read

Festival. 706-465-9604.5-6 – SUMMERVILLE – Rattling Gourd Art

Festival, Chattooga Civic Center. 706-506-2404.5-6 – WOODSTOCK – Art & Wine Festival,

Main Street. 770-592-6000.5-6 – WARM SPRINGS – Fala Days, down-

town. 800-337-1927.6 – BRUNSWICK – Rhythm on the River/The

O’Reallys, Queen Square, 6-8pm. 912-265-4032.6 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Founders Day & Free

Admission to Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.7 – JASPER – Robert Henry Concert, New

Lebanon Presbyterian, 7pm. 706-692-1164.8 – ST. MARYS – Merchants Christmas Open

House, 5-9pm. 912-882-8111.9-10 – SAVANNAH – St. John’s Episcopal

Church Holly Days Bazaar. 912-308-6471.


Christmas in CalhounThe Festival of Trees will be held in Calhoun Nov. 1-Dec. 11. Admission to the Harris Arts

Center’s display of 100 sumptuously decorated, themed Christmas trees will be free, and entriesby local businesses and talented individuals andartists will run the gamut from traditional to whimsical.Imaginative decorations featuring fairies, toys, trains,sports, nature, Santas, snow flakes, and more, will beoffered for silent auction; and there will also be a magnificent raffle tree. 706-629-2599.

The New Echota Christmas Candlelight Tour will beheld Dec. 3 from 6:30-9:30pm. Take your candlelantern and celebrate Christmas New Echota-stylewith decorations, music, and refreshments reminiscentof the 19th Century Cherokee Nation Capital. Dress

warmly and wear good walking shoes for this one-mile walking tour of the historic Cherokeetown. Admission will be $5. 706-624-1321.

Other events will include the Community Chorus performance of Christmas Classics atHarris Arts Center on Dec. 9-10, the play The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Harris ArtsCenter on Dec. 1-4, and the Christmas Parade of Lights on Dec. 8 at 7pm. For information on allof these events, visit www.exploregordoncounty.com or phone 800-887-3811.


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November10 – NEWNAN – Taste of Home Cooking

School, Ctr. for Performing Arts. 770-254-2627.10 – STATESBORO – Shakespeare on Trial,

Averitt Center for Arts. 912-212-2787.10-13 – DAHLONEGA – Literary Festival,

Downtown. 706-864-3513.11 – GRAYSON – Veterans Day Celebration,

Grayson UMC, 6-9pm. 770-963-8017.11 – MONROE – Mini Evergreen Festival,

McDaniel-Tichenor House. 770-266-5331.11 – RICHMOND HILL – Veterans Day

Celebration, Gregory Park, 11am. 912-756-3345.11 – SAVANNAH – Veterans Day, Mighty

8th Air Force Museum. 912-748-8888.

11 – THOMASVILLE – Friday at NoonConcert, Balfour Chapel, noon. 229-227-6964.

11-12 – AUGUSTA – Christmas Made in theSouth, James Brown Arena. 706-722-3521.

11-12 – CUMMING – Steam, Antique Tractor,& Gas Engine Expo, Fairgnds. 770-781-3491.

11-12 – RICHLAND – Pig Fest. 229-887-3433.11-13 – NORTHEAST GEORGIA – Arts

Tour, various sites. 706-754-5989.11-13 – SAVANNAH – Car, Boat, Air Show,

River Street. 912-234-0295.12 – AUGUSTA – Symphony Orchestra

Augusta, 1st Baptist, 7:30pm. 706-826-4705.12 – BYRON – GingerBread Market, Old School

Lunchroom, 10am-4pm. Middle Ga. Cam ellia PlantShow, Municipal Conference Ctr. 478-956-5555.

12 – CAMILLA to GAINESVILLE – HighCotton 65-Mile Yard Sale. 229-336-5255.

12 – COLUMBUS – Gusto/Elegant Essentialsof Flare & Flair, River Mill, 6pm. 800-999-1613.

12 – CORDELE – Tribute to Veterans, Ga.Veterans State Park. 229-276-2371.

12 – DARIEN – The Debatable Land FallEncampment, Fort King George. 912-437-3410.

12 – DOUGLAS – Happy Pappy Car Show,beside Belk’s Store. 912-384-7519.

12 – JASPER – Taste of Pickens, 11am-2pm.706-692-1164.

12 – JULIETTE – Syrup Makin’ & Storytellin’at Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.

12 – OCHLOCKNEE – Old South DayFestival, Community Center. 229-574-5151.

12 – ST. MARYS – Intro/Pine Needle BasketMaking, Crooked River St. Pk., 1pm. 912-882-5256.

12 – THE ROCK – Kritter Jubilee withCurious George, The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.

12 – WARRENTON – Sportsman’s Festival,706-465-9604.


Christmas in BlairsvilleThe Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tearoom will be held Nov. 19-20

at the North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville. The artists andcrafters will be in the indoor Conference Center; in the café area the popular Tearoom will serve salads, soups, sandwiches, and desserts.Parking and admission will be free. 706-896-0932.

The North Georgia Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Old CourtHouse on Friday, Dec. 2, at 7pm; and a Living Nativity will be held on thelawn of the Mock House at the Museum of Mountain Life from 6-8pm.

A Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting will be held Saturday, Dec. 3,beginning at 2pm. Pictures with Santa Claus and face painting are scheduled in the Old Court House for 11am-1pm prior to the parade.Other events that day will include a Living Nativity and an Open Houseat the Mountain Life Museum. Both events will be free. On Sunday, Dec.4, a special Christmas concert at the Old Court House at 1:30pm will

feature the musicians from the Friday Night Concerts. 706-745-5493.A Christmas Tree Lighting at Vogel State Park on Dec. 10 from 4-6:30pm will feature caroling,

hayrides, bonfire, hot chocolate & cider, and a visit from Santa. Unwrapped gifts for children canbe donated to the Sheriff’s Dept. Toy Drive. Parking will be $5. 706-745-2628.

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November12-13 – CAVE SPRING – Christmas Open

House. 706-777-3382.12-13 – MOULTRIE – Calico Holiday Arts &

Crafts Show, Spence Field. 229-985-1968.12-13 – SAVANNAH – Telfair Art Fair. 877-

savannah.13 – NEWNAN – Holiday Open House,

Downtown. 770-254-2627.17 – BLAIRSVILLE – Shape Note Singing

Practice, Courthouse, 7pm. 706-745-5493.17 – FITZGERALD – Organist Jon Durkovic

Play ing Big Bart, Grand Theatre, 7pm. 229-426-5035.17 – RICHMOND HILL – Taste of Richmond

Hill, City Center, 5:30-7pm. 912-756-3444.17 – ROME – Civil War Symposium (music &

reading), Library, 6:30pm. 800-444-1834.18-19 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Mistletoe

Market, Visual Arts Center. 912-638-8770.

18-20 – SAVANNAH – Christmas Made inthe South, Convention Center. 877-savannah.

18-20 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Songwriters/Richard Leigh, Archie Jordan, J. I. Club Hotel. 912-635-2400.


National Civil War Naval Mustum at Port ColumbusA Victorian Christmas will be held two weekends this year at the Port Columbus Civil War

Naval Museum which will be decorated in traditional Victorian holiday style with circa 1863 decorations and trees. The first week-end, Nov. 26-27, will feature a museum theatre program telling thestories of sailors during the holidays, period music, and snacksprovided by Fountain City Coffee. Regular admission will apply.

The second weekend, Dec. 3-4, will be the traditional openhouse. A Civil War Era Santa will listen to children’s want lists.Photos with Santa will be available. There will also be Victorian-era entertainment and music as well as snacks provided byTwelfth Street Deli. At the conclusion of the day, Santa will fire theoriginal Civil War cannon from the CSS Jackson. This event willbe free to the public.

“Santa, as we know him, first appeared at an army camp topass out presents to soldiers,” said executive director BruceSmith. Prominent political cartoonist Thomas Nash’s 1863 imagedepicted a jolly, plump, bearded man delivering gifts to Union

troops at their encampment, wearing a fur-trimmed suit of patriotic stars and stripes.Enjoy unique shopping in the museum store and explore naval operations for the North and

South through displays of uniforms, artillery, firearms, personal effects, flags, murals, a timelineexhibit, ships and ship replicas, and a battle simulator theater. Open daily 9am-5pm. Seecoupon in ad on page 3. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. 706-327-9798. www.portcolumbus.org.


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November18-20 – PERRY – Georgia Gourd Festival, Ga.

National Fairgrounds. 770-923-7389.18-20 – RUTLEDGE – Christmas in the

Country. 706-557-2956.18-20 – THOMASVILLE – Plantation Wild -

life Arts Festival, Cultural Center. 229-226-0588.18-20 – WARM SPRINGS – Candlelight Tour

Festival, downtown. 800-FDR-1927.18-27 – AUGUSTA – Holiday Gingerbread

Village, Augusta Museum. 706-722-8454.18-29 – CARTERSVILLE – Open House &

Candlelight Shopping, Dntn. 770-607-3480.19 – ALBANY – Albany Symphony Orchestra,

Municipal Auditorium, 7:30pm. 229-430-8933.

19 – BLUE RIDGE – Holiday Art Show & Sale,Courthouse. 706-632-2144.

19 – CLARKESVILLE – Holiday Bazaar. 706-778-4654.

19 – CLEVELAND – Appalachian Christmasat BabyLand General Hospital. 706-865-2171.

19 – FOLKSTON – Sugar Cane Grinding &Syrup Boil, Okefenokee Refuge. 912-496-7836.

19 – JULIETTE – Battle of Griswoldville Com -memoration, Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.

19 – LAGRANGE – Candlelight Holiday Sip &Shop, Downtown. 706-884-8671.

19 – LINCOLNTON – Pioneer Day, HistoricalPark. 706-359-7970.

19 – MIDWAY – Revolutionary War Encamp -ment, Fort Morris. 912-884-5999.

19 – PLAINS – Cane Syrup Day, Jimmy CarterHistoric Site, 11am-3pm. 229-824-4104.

19 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Tellabration!Storytelling Event, SNCA. 706-878-3300.

19 – SAVANNAH – Children’s Book Fest,Forsyth Park. 912-652-3605.

19 – TWIN CITY – Sugar Cane Festival,George Smith State Park. 478-763-2759.

19-20 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mistletoe Market &Sugar Plum Tea Room, N. Ga. Tech. 706-896-0932.

19-20 – CARTERSVILLE – N. W. Georgia BigBoys Toys Expo, Brown Confer. Ctr. 706-291-9496.

19-20 – CUMMING – Christmas in CentralPark. 678-936-6422.

19-27 – WARNER ROBINS – Planes & TrainsExhibits, Museum of Aviation. 478-328-8790.

20 – BAINBRIDGE – Holiday Open House,Downtown, 1-5pm. 229-243-8555.

20 – CARTERSVILLE – Christmas at GrandOaks, 2-5pm. 770-382-6322.

20 – DOUGLAS – Downtown Holiday OpenHouse, 1-5pm. 912-384-5161 or 912-383-0277.


Candlelight Tours in Warm SpringsWarm Springs will have its 27th annual Candlelight Tour Nov. 18-20; 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. There will be entertainment, carolers, buggyrides, a train ride for children, and mulled cider served along the sidewalk. Santa Claus will visiton Friday and Saturday at 6:30pm.

The Candlelight Tour will be Friday andSaturday from 10am-10pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. During the holiday season, Nov. 25-Dec.24, stores will be open Fridays and Saturdaysuntil 9pm with normal hours Sundays throughThursdays.

Other events will include Fala Day on Nov. 5-6 in the Village and Pearl Harbor Rememberedon Dec. 3 at the Little White House.

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians,Warm Springs, with natural warm water, haswelcomed tourists for over a century. Today it is home to FDR’s Little White and Museum and adowntown filled with unique shops, restaurants, and lodging. For more information, visitwww.warmspringsga.ws or www.visitmeriwether.com or call 800-FDR-1927 or 706-655-3322.


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November20 – LAGRANGE – Holiday Open House,

Downtown. 706-884-8671.22 – AUGUSTA – Columbia Baroque

Soloists, St. Paul’s Church, 12n. 706-722-3463.22 – HIAWASSEE – Ridges Resort Festival of

Trees Holiday Gala, 7-11pm. 706-896-2262.24 – DAWSONVILLE – Appalachian Thanks -

giving, Amicalola Falls St. Pk. 706-344-1505.24 – TALLAPOOSA – Christmas in Possum

Snout, Downtown. 770-574-5594.25 – GRIFFIN – Black Friday Downtown

Shop ping Event. 770-228-5356.25-26 – SAVANNAH – Holly Days, Historic

District. 912-644-6452.25-26 – YOUNG HARRIS – Fall Arts & Crafts

Festival, Brasstown Valley Resort. 800-201-3205.26 – CLIMAX – Swine Time. 229-243-8555.26 – SAVANNAH – Boat Parade of Lights,

Savannah River, 5-8pm. 912-201-2000.26-27 – COLUMBUS – Victorian Christmas

Week end, Port Columbus Civil War NavalMuseum. 706-327-9798.

27 – ARCHERY – Christmas in Archery,Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm. 229-824-5373.

28 – NEWNAN – Christmas Carol, Center forPerforming Arts. 770-254-2627.

December1 – BAINBRIDGE – Christmas on the River,

6:30pm. 229-243-8555.1 – FITZGERALD – Christmas Parade, Down -

town, 6:30pm. 800-386-4642.1 – WARRENTON – Hometown Christmas,

Downtown. 706-465-9604.1-3 – THE ROCK – Journey to the Manger,

The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.2 – BLAIRSVILLE – North Georgia Symphony

Orchestra, Courthouse, 7pm. 706-745-5493.2 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday Family Holi day

Fun Night, Library, 5:45-7:30pm. 912-267-1212.2 – CONYERS – Olde Town Christmas Party,

5-8pm. Secret Santa Shop, Depot, 5-9pm. 770-602-2606 or 800-conyers. Covington-ConyersChoral Guild, Rockdale Aud., 8pm. 770-761-0474.

2 – RICHMOND HILL – Chili Cook-off. 912-756-3345.

2 – ROME – Homecoming at ChieftainsMuseum, 7-9pm. 706-291-9494.

2-3 – AUGUSTA – Lighted Boat Parade &Light-Up Spectacular, Downtown. 706-722-8000.

2-3 – HOMER – Banks County ChristmasFestival. 706-677-2108.

2-3 – ROME – Angel Artisan Show, CivicCenter. 800-444-1834.

2-4 – NORTHEAST GEORGIA – WinterWine Highway Weekend, various locations. 813-503-0550.


Holiday Fun in BainbridgeThe Holiday season is just around the corner and

Bainbridge, Georgia is a great place to celebrate! DuringHoliday Open House on November 20 from 1-5pm, downtownmerchants will mark down merchandise, and local artist MaryBarber Cox will be in Willis Park signing this year’s Christmasornaments, a holiday tradition for over 20 years.

December will kick off with Christmas on the River onDecember 1 at 6:30pm with the lighting on the CommunityChristmas tree, marshmallow roasts, entertainment, and a visitfrom Santa Claus. The Inaugural Boat Parade of Lights will beheld on Saturday, December 3, at 6:30pm on the Flint Riverand will certainly be a sight to see!

The Christmas Parade on December 8 at 6:30pm will light up downtown Bainbridge with over100 floats. Christmas on the Square will kick off on December 15 at 5pm with great deals fromlocal merchants, hayrides, marshmallow roasts and music by local choirs.

For more information on these and other holiday activities, visit www.visitbainbridgega.comor call 229-243-8555.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival in Port WentworthThe 13th annual Latin Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be

held in Port Wentworth on December 10, from 11am-11pm. Theevent will be held at the soccer fields at Cantyre Street andBarnsley Road and will feature folk music games, piñatas, dancing,a greased pole, a mechanical bull, food, and children’s events.

A national holiday in Mexico, the feast day of Our Lady ofGuadalupe holds religious significance for Roman Catholics whohonor Dec. 12 as the day Juan Diego, a 16th century AmericanIndian, said the Virgin Mary appeared to him on a hillside inGuadalupe. The image of the Lady of Guadalupe is on display in theBasilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City and is perhaps Mexico’s mostpopular religious and cultural image and the focus of an extensivepilgrimage.

For infor-mation, contact the Port Wentworth Chamberof Commerce at 912-965-1999 or visit theweb at www.VisitPortWentworth.com.



December2-4 – WATKINSVILLE – OCAF Holiday

Market. 706-769-4565.3 – ATHENS – Holiday Open House, Lyndon

House Arts Center. 800-653-0603.3 – BAINBRIDGE – Inaugural Boat Parade of

Lights, 6:30pm. 229-243-8555.3 – BAXLEY – Winter Wonderland & Parade,

Downtown. 912-367-8300.3 – BLUE RIDGE – Christmas at Arts Center

Open House, 10am-6pm. 706-632-2144.3 – BLAIRSVILLE – Pictures with Santa &

Face Painting, Old Courthouse, 11am-1pm. Paradeand Tree Lighting, 2pm. Living Nativity & OpenHouse at Mountain Life Museum. 706-745-5493.

3 – BRUNSWICK – Holiday Bazaar, MaryRoss Waterfront Park, GA 197. 912-262-6934.

3 – CALHOUN – New Echota ChristmasCandlelight Tour, 6:30-9:30pm. 706-624-1321.

3 – CLARKESVILLE – Historic MoonshineHighway Holiday Tour. 706-947-1351.

3 – CONYERS – Hometown Holiday Parade,4:30pm; Tree Lighting, 6pm. 800-conyers.

3 – DOUGLAS – Festival of Lights Parade,Downtown, 6:30pm. 912-383-0277.

3 – GRIFFIN – Mistletoe Marketplace, Welcome Center, 12-4pm. 770-228-8200.

3 – HELEN – Deck the Halls at Unicoi StatePark, 3-6pm. 800-573-9659. Downtown Parade,2pm. 800-392-8279 or 706-878-2181.

3 – LINCOLNTON – Holidays in OldeLincoln Towne, Main Street. 706-359-7970.

3 – PEACHTREE CITY – Hometown Holiday,Frederick Brown Amphitheater. 770-631-0630.

3 – RICHMOND HILL – Ogeechee BoatParade & Fireworks, Ft. McAllister. 912-547-0149.

3 – ROME – Rome Symphony Orchestra, CityAuditorium, 7:30pm. 800-444-1834.

3 – ST. MARYS – Christmas in the Park,Down town. 912-882-4000.

3 – TALLULAH FALLS – Christmas atTallulah Gorge State Park, 1-4pm. 706-754-7981.

3 – THOMSON – Festival Off Main. 706-597-1000.

http://www.visitportwentworth.com


December3 – VALDOSTA – Holiday Open House &

Festival, Downtown. 229-259-3577.3 – WARM SPRINGS – Pearl Harbor Re mem -

bered, FDR Little White House. 706-655-5870.3 – WARNER ROBINS – Air Force Reserve

Command Band Holiday Concert, Museum ofAviation, 7pm. 888-288-9742.

3-4 – COLUMBUS – Victorian ChristmasWeekend, Port Columbus Civil War NavalMuseum. 706-327-9798.

3-4 – DAHLONEGA – Chestatee ArtistsHoliday Show & Sale, YMCA. 706-867-8059.

3-4 – THOMSON – Christmas Tour of Homes& Festival Off Main. 706-597-1000,

3-4 – WATKINSVILLE – OCAF Holiday

Market. 706-769-4565.3,10 – THE ROCK – Breakfast with Santa.

706-647-6374.3-24 – WARM SPRGS. – Honor Tree/Photo

Tribute to USA Soldiers, Little White House. 706-655-5870.

4 – BLAIRSVILE – Christmas Concert byMusicians from Friday Night Concerts, Old Court -house, 1:30pm. 706-745-5493.

4 – CAVE SPRING – Christmas Sing in thePark, Old Baptist Church, 6pm. 706-777-3382.

4 – DAHLONEGA – Holiday Open House,Gold Museum. 706-864-2257.

4 – PLAINS – Community Christmas Sing,Jimmy Carter Historic Site, 7pm. 229-824-4104.

4 – SAVANNAH – Pearl Harbor Remem brance,Mighty 8th Air Force Museum. 912-748-8888.


December 3Saturday6:30 p.m.

•One of the largestnight-time parades in Southeast GA

•Featuring over100 entries

•Over 25,000spectators

912-383-0277 • www.cityofdouglas.com

Additional Events for the Day•Holiday •Music on Main

Shopping •5K Road Race


The Merritt Pecan Company in WestonThe Merritt Pecan Company offers a large selection of items including pecans, log rolls,

home made pecan pies, homemade cakes, jellies,jams, syrups, pralines, brittle, candy coated pecans,sugar-free items (candy, jellies, syrups), gift basketsand boxes, T-shirts, cookbooks, Georgia souvenirs,Vidalia onion products, homemade jerky, and BBQsauces. All of the pecans are grown and harvested ontheir farms and processed at their plant.

The retail store is located on Hwy. 520 in Weston,Georgia, halfway between Albany and Columbus. Storehours are 7am-7pm 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 picnictables 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.

Christmas in CalhounFestival of Trees

HARRIS ARTS CENTERNovember 1 – December 11• Featuring Decorated & Themed

Christmas Trees • Silent Auction for Trees• Raffle Tree • Free Admission

706-629-2599

Candlelight TourNEW ECHOTA STATE HISTORIC SITE

December 3• 6:30-9:30 p.m. Take your own Candle,Lantern, or Flashlight • Decorations• Music • Refreshments • Reminiscent

of 19th Century Cherokees • $5 Admission706-624-1321800-887-3811

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December4 – WOODBINE – Community Christmas Cele -

bration, United Methodist Church. 912-576-3211.4-5 – HELEN – ChristKindlmarkt, Down -

town. 706-878-1908.4,11 – MACON – Sugar Plum Parties (age

5+), Hay House, 1pm. 478-742-8155.5 – LUMPKIN – Deck the Halls at Westville

Village. 888-733-1850.5 – MADISON – Caroling by Candlelight,

Town Park. 706-342-1251.

6 – ROME – Christmas Candlelight Concert,6pm. 800-444-1834.

6,8 – FITZGERALD – Middle & High SchoolChoruses, 7pm. Grand Theatre. 229-426-5033.

7 – CAVE SPRING – Christmas CandlelightService, Gazebo, 6pm. 706-777-3382.

7 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Holiday High Tea, J. I.Club Hotel, 3:30pm. 912-635-2400.

7-9 – MACON – Christmas Luncheons, HayHouse. 478-742-8155.

8-9 – THOMASVILLE – Victorian Christmas,Downtown, 6-10pm. 866-577-3600.

9 – NEWNAN – Cookie Crumble, Down -town. 770-254-2627.

9 – SAVANNAH – City Market Holiday OpenHouse, 6-9pm. 877-savannah.

9-10 – CALHOUN – Community Chorus/Christmas Classics, Harris Arts Ctr. 706-629-2599.

9-10 – CHATSWORTH – Cherokee Christ masby Candlelight, Chief Vann house, 5-9pm. 706-695-2598.

9-10 – CUMMING – Christmas in CummingArts & Crafts Festival, Fairgnds. 706-781-3491.

9-10 – THOMSON – Holidays on HickoryHill. 706-595-7777.

9-11 – TATE – Christmas Open House, TateHouse. 10am-6pm. 770-735-3122.

10 – ALBANY – Breakfast with Santa, FlintRiverQuarium, 9am. 220-639-2650. SymphonyOrchestra & Chorale Peppermint Pops, Munc.Aud. 229-430-8933.

10 – ATHENS – Breakfast with Santa, SandyCreek Nature Ctr., 8 or 10am. 706-613-3615.

10 – BLUE RIDGE – The Sock Hops, ArtCenter. 706-632-2144.


The Holiday Road Less Traveled–the Peach Blossom TrailDrive off the interstate during the holidays and take the road less traveled–along the Peach

Blossom Trail. For information, visit www.peachblossomtrail.com or phone 888-288-9742.November events will include a Planes &

Trains Thanksgiving Show on Nov. 19-27 at theMuseum of Aviation in Warner Robins; anIllumination Celebration in Downtown Barnesvilleon Nov. 23 at 7pm, and performances of TheNutcracker by the Griffin Ballet on Nov. 25-27.

Massee Lane Gardens in Fort Valley will hostits annual Festival of Trees during December. OnDec. 1 see the Lighting of the DowntownChristmas Tree in Griffin at 7pm and the Home -town Holidays Nighttime Parade in Forsyth at7pm. Events scheduled for Dec. 3 will include the

53rd Annual Warner Robins Chamber Christmas Parade at 10am, a Mistletoe Marketplace atthe Griffin Welcome Center from 12n-4pm, a Santa Comes to Small Town America Parade inBolingbroke at 2pm, a Holiday Tree Lighting at Roberta City Park at 6pm, and the Air ForceReserve Command Band Holiday Concert at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins at 7pm.

Events on Sunday, Dec. 4, will include the Warner Robins Holiday Tour of Homes from 2-6pm,the Griffin Chamber Christmas Parade at 2:30pm, and Christmas at the Square in Perry at 6pm.

On Sunday, Dec. 11, the Rotary Daybreak Club Christmas Tour of Homes will be held inGriffin, and the Night of Joy Christmas Spectacular in Perry at 6pm. On Saturday, Dec. 17,Science with Santa will be held at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins.


13th Annual

LatinoFestival ofOur Lady ofGuadalupeDecember 10Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Folk Music • Games • Piñatas • DancingGreased Pole • Mechanical Bull

Food • Children’s EventsCANTYRE ST. & BARNSLEY RD.PORT WENTWORTH

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Holidays in Peach CountyHolidays in Peach CountyByron Buzzing During the Holidays

Downtown Byron is buzzing! Byron is designatedas a Better Hometown and offers many events andactivities in the Downtown district. Get your shoppingdone at the GingerBread Market, an arts and craftsbazaar, which will take place on Saturday, November12, from 10am-4pm. The GingerBread Market will feature handmade unique items including jewelry, painted ornaments, paintings, and other creationsjust in time for the holidays.

Also happening on November 12th will be theMiddle Georgia Camellia Plant Show at the ByronMunicipal Conference Center where thousands of blooms will be on display.

The Byron Christmas Parade on Main Street will be held Saturday, December 3, at 1pm.While downtown, be sure to check out the Byron Municipal Complex Conference Center andAuditorium rental facilities that are great for conferences, meetings, and events. For information,call the Byron Better Hometown office at 478-956-5555, visit on facebook at byronbetterhometown, or e-mail [email protected] to subscribe to the monthly community newsletter.

Sample Georgia Winesand find a gift for

that special someonein the country store

and boutique!

Try “True”

Southern Barbecue

Next Door At

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BYRON

140 Cane River Drive

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WARNER ROBINS

1882 Russell Parkway

478-971-1341

MACON

4921 Riverside Drive

478-257-6710

December10 – BRUNSWICK – Boston Brass, Glynn

Academy Auditorium, 7pm. 912-262-6934.10 – COLUMBUS – Christmas for Kidz Cruise-

In & Car Show, Cool’s Hot Dogs. 706-566-5390.10 – DARIEN – Colonial Christmas at Fort

King George, 7pm. 912-437-4770.10 – DAWSONVILLE – Christmas Open House,

Amicalola Falls St. Pk., 4-9pm. 706-265-1969.

10 – DOUGLAS – Santa Stroll, Downtown,8am-12n. 912-383-0277.

10 – DOUGLAS/NICHOLLS – Christmas onthe Pond, Gen. Coffee State Park. 912-384-7082.

10 – JULIETTE – Jarrell Plantation Christmas,1-4pm. 478-986-5172.

10 – KINGSLAND – Christmas on ChesserIsland. 912-496-7836.

10 – LUMPKIN – Christmas at WestvilleVillage. 888-733-1850.

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December10 – MIDWAY – Colonial Christmas, Fort

Morris, 5-8pm. 912-884-5999.10 – OMAHA – Christmas Workshop,

Florence Marina St. Pk., 10am. 229-838-4706.

10 – PORT WENTWORTH – Latino Festivalof Our Lady of Guadalupe. 912-965-1999.

10 – RICHMOND HILL – Winter Muster &Battle, Ft. McAllister. 912-727-2339. ChristmasStroll & Holiday Mkt., Gregory Pk. 912-756-3444.

10 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – NacoocheeVillage Christmas. 800-392-8279.

10 – SAVANNAH – Christmas LightedParade & Chili Cookoff, Coffee Bluff Marina, 5pm.912-925-7474.

10 – TIFTON – Victorian Christmas, GeorgiaMuseum of Agriculture. 229-391-5200.

10 – TOCCOA – Christmas at Travelers Rest,1-5pm. 706-356-4362.


CITY OF FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA

Festival of LightsGeorgia’s Largest Outdoor MunicipalLighting Display South of AtlantaNovember 25 - January 5

Events in Fort ValleyDecember 1, 7pm

Mayor’s Christmas PartyAustin Theatre

December 3, 5pmChristmas Parade

Massee Lane GardensFestival of Trees

Dec. 1-31 (closed Mondays)

Events in ByronNovember 12, 10am-4pmGingerbread Market

Municipal Building Conference CenterDecember 3, 1pmChristmas Parade

Nov. 25-Dec. 23, Thurs., Fri., Sat.Holiday Art Mart

FORT VALLEY • 478-825-3733BYRON • 478-825-2409

PEACH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEwww.peachchamber.com

Holidays in Peach CountyHolidays in Peach CountyCane River Vineyard & GeorgiaBob’s BBQ in Byron

You can find a “true Southern experience” at Cane River Vineyard & GeorgiaBob’s BBQ inByron at I-75, exit 149. Known for its chicken salad & pulledpork, GeorgiaBob’s offers award winning wines & gourmetgifts. The quaint Wine Tasting Room serves five wine tastingswith a collectible wine glass for $5. The Vineyard’s award-winning Peach Country Peach is the first of GeorgiaBob’s signature wines and is available only in the Tasting Room.

Not a wine drinker but looking for the perfect gift? Choosefrom wine purses (an Oprah favorite), jewelry, wine accessories, college collectibles, picnic packs, cookbooks,aprons, relishes, vegetables, salad dressings, and more. Whilethere listen to Cane River “Bill Browning” share the legend ofCane River.

GeorgiaBob’s, where fine food is a family tradition, offerstrue Southern BBQ with other locations in Warner Robins andMacon.

The Vineyard is open Mondays-Saturdays from 11am-8pm.For information, phone 866-330-VINO. The BBQ Restaurantsare open daily from 11am-9pm (closed Sundays 8pm). For

information, visit www.store.georgiabobs.com or phone Byron at 478-654-6682, Warner Robinsat 478-971-1341, or Macon at 478-257-6710. Both the vineyard and restaurants offer free WIFI.

VAnangel

of the Lordappeared tothem, and theglory of the Lord

shone around them,and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them,“Do not be afraid. I bring yougood news of great joy that willbe for all the people. Today in the

town of David a Savior has been bornto you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a

sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped incloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a greatcompany of the heavenly host appeared with

the angel, praising God and saying, “Gloryto God in the highest, and on earth peace

to men on whomhis favor rests.”Luke 2: 9-14

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December10 – TYBEE ISLAND – Floating Christmas

Parade, 6-9pm. 912-786-9857.10 – WASHINGTON – Confederate Heritage

1861-Part III, Robert Toombs House. 706-678-2226.10-11 – THOMASVILLE – Family Holiday

Event, Pebble Hill Plantation. 229-226-2344.10-12 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Com -

mun ity Chorale Concerts, Art Ctr. 800-392-8279.11 – BRUNSWICK – Coastal Youth Sym -

phony of Georgia, Glynn Academy Aud., 3pm.912-634-3453.

11 – CONYERS – Atlanta Boy Choir,Monastery of Holy Spirit, 6:30pm. 800-conyers.

11 – FITZGERALD – Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with 1926 Organ, Grand Theatre, 3pm. 229-426-5033.

11 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Santa at CraneCottage, 11:30am. 912-635-2400.

11 – PERRY – Night of Joy Christmas Spec -tac u lar, 6pm. 478-988-8000.

11 – SAVANNAH – Colonial Christmas atWormsloe, 1-4pm. 912-353-3023.

12 – BRUNSWICK – Christmas Concert,Glynn Academy Aud., 8pm. 912-634-2006.

13 – DOUGLAS – Shop & Stroll Downtown,6-8pm. 912-384-4555.

15 – BAINBRIDGE – Christmas on theSquare, 5pm. 229-243-8555.

15 – DOUGLAS – Santa Stroll, various loca-tions. 912-384-9263.

15 – FITZGERALD – Third Thursday HolidayParty, Carnegie Center, 7pm. 800-386-4642.

16-17 – ELLIJAY – Christmas Cookie Extrava -ganza, Civic Center. 706-635-3672.

17 – ATHENS – Breakfast with Santa,Memorial Park, 9 or 10am. 706-613-3580.Breakfast with the Grinch, Rocksprings Com mun -ity Center, 10am. 706-613-3603.

17 – BYRON – Holiday Extravaganza at Cow& Calf Art Gallery. Brunch with Santa atMontana’s Steak House. 478-956-2409.

17 – SAVANNAH – Luminary Fun Night withSanta, Skidaway Island, 6-8pm. 912-598-2300.

17 – ST. MARYS – Live Nativity, Downtown.912-882-8111.

17 – TYBEE ISLAND – Christmas CarolingTrolley, 5pm. 912-786-4573.


20 miles from I-75Exit 82

www.fitzgeraldga.org1-800-386-4642

Christmas ParadeThrough

Downtown Historic FitzgeraldDec. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Downtown Merchants will be open late

Third Thursday Holiday PartySponsored by the Blue & Gray Museum

and the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Arts CouncilDec. 15, 7:00 p.m.

The evening includes a reception & holiday music

Christmas in Fitzgerald

Holidays in Peach CountyHolidays in Peach CountyThe Cow and The Calf Art Gallery in Byron

The holidays are upon us, and there are a lot of things happening in Byron!The Cow and The Calf Art Gallery, located inside the Byron Welcome Center at the Peach

Shops at Byron, is filled with beautiful art frommany local artists. If you’re looking for that one ofa kind special gift, this is the place to shop!

The Holiday Art Mart, featuring the work oflocal crafters and artisans, is located next to theGallery and will be open Nov.25-Dec. 23 onThursdays through Saturdays from 9am-7pm.

The Gallery will be hosting a HolidayExtravaganza on December 17. The day will startat 11am with a Brunch with Santa at Montana’sSteak House at the Peach Shops at Byron, followed by a Kid’s Make ‘n’ Take Craft Event atThe Cow and Calf Art Gallery. The ever-popularMark Ballard will be at the Gallery from 1-3pmdemonstrating how to make a beautiful holiday

wreath. Mark will also have his cookbooks, prints, and other products available for purchase;these will make great holiday gifts. This will be a fun-packed day with lots of additional thingshappening in the surrounding stores at the Peach Shops at Byron and in the parking lot includinga race car driver, Thomas the Train, caroling, a bake sale, a petting zoo, and more.

For more information, call the Byron CVB/Art Gallery at 478-956-2409 for further details.

http://www.fitzgeraldga.org


Holidays in Peach CountyHolidays in Peach CountyHoliday Celebrations in Peach County

Downtown Fort Valley will boast over a million glowing holiday lights during the Festival ofLights November 25 through January 5. The extravaganza will feature lights in the downtown

gazebo, the outlining of the business area,stand-alone picture displays throughout thetown, and the lighting of the approaches tothe city.

Holiday events in downtown Fort Valleywill include the Mayor’s Christmas Party atthe Austin Theatre on Dec. 1 at 7pm and aparade on Dec. 3 will at 5pm.

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 Gingerbread Marketwill be held at the Municipal Building Conference Center on November 12 from 10am-4pm. Theparade will be Dec. 3 at 1pm. Byron will also have the Holiday Art Mart November 25-December23 on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday featuring Georgia made products. Fort Valley, Byron, andPeach County are located two hours south of Atlanta on I-75, exits 149-136. For more informa-tion, call 478-825-3733 or 478-956-2409 or visit www.peachchamber.com.

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thruDecember 23Thurs., Fri., Sat.

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SaturdayNov. 12

Old SchoolLunchroom

202 Moseley Rd.

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10am-4pm

Middle GeorgiaCamellia Plant Show

Nov. 12 & 13Byron Municipal

Conference CenterFree to the Public

BYRONArts & Crafts Market

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Nov. 12

December17 – WARNER ROBINS – Science with

Santa, Museum of Aviation. 478-926-6870.18 – FITZGERALD – A Christmas Carol, 1st

Baptist, 2pm. 229-423-4367.18 – NEWNAN – Holiday Concert, Center

for Performing Arts, 8pm. 770-254-2627.19-24 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Bag piper Tim

Akins, J. I. Club Hotel, 4pm. 912-635-2400.21 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Christmas Cookie

Work shop, J. I. Club Hotel, 1:30pm. 912-635-2400.26-28 – SAVANNAH – Tours by Candlelight,

Davenport House, 6-8:30pm. 912-236-8097.

29-30 – JEKYLL ISLAND – New Year’s Blue -grass Festival, Convention Center. 877-4jekyll.

31 – MACON – Cherry Blossom Ball Drop,Downtown. 478-743-1074.

31 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – New Year’sEve Party, Art Center, 8pm. 706-878-3300.

31 – SAVANNAH – New Year’s Eve, CityMarket & River Street. 877-savannah.

31 – TYBEE ISLAND – New Year’s Eve Fire -works, First Street, midnight. 800-868-2322.

January1 – TYBEE ISLAND – Polar Bear Plunge,

Noon. 912-786-4573.

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The next issue of the Guide to Georgia will be theSpring Issue which will include March, April, and May events.

To advertise in this issue, contact Patty Proctor at706-846-2620 or e-mail [email protected]

The deadline for information in the Spring Issue will be February 1, 2012

Long-Running Holiday EventsNov. 1-Dec. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun 706-629-2599Nov. 1-Dec. 31 . . . Holidays Along the Divine 9, Alpharetta/Roswell 678-297-2811 770-640-3253Nov. 11-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . A Very Southern Christmas, Barrington Hall, Roswell 770-640-3253Nov. 12-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . All I Want for Christmas, Smith Plantation, Roswell 770-641-3978Nov. 12-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences 478-477-3232Nov. 12-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Chieftains Museum, Rome, Wed.-Sat. 706-291-9494Nov. 12-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Stone Mountain Christmas, Stone Mountain Park 770-498-5690Nov. 14-Dec. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at the Brown House, Sandersville 478-552-1965Nov. 17-Jan. 7 . . . . . . . . . . Garden Lights, Holiday Lights, Atlanta Botanical Garden 404-876-5859Nov. 18-Dec. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candlelight Shopping on Marietta Square 770-429-1115Nov. 18-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fantasy in Lights, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain 800-225-5292Nov. 18-Dec. 31 Enchanted Garden of Lights, Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain 800-854-0675Nov. 18-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magical Nights of Lights, Lake Lanier Islands 800-840-5253Nov. 18-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gift of Lights, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton 770-946-4211Nov. 19-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol, Bulloch Hall, Roswell 770-992-1731Nov. 19-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Hay House, Macon 478-742-8155Nov. 19-Jan. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday in Lights, Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park 404-223-4412Nov. 22-Dec. 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights of the South, Grovetown 706-825-6441Nov. 23-Dec. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park, Helen 706-865-2171Nov. 23-Feb. 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park 770-498-5690Nov. 24-Dec. 18 . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge Scenic Railway to Santa’s Village, McCaysville 877-413-8724Nov. 24-Dec. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nights of Lights, Guido Gardens, Metter 912-685-2222Nov. 25-27, Dec. 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christkindlemarkt, Downtown Helen 706-878-1908Nov. 25-Dec. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Art Mart, Peach Shops at Byron 478-956-2409Nov. 25-Dec. 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge Scenic Railway/Santa Express 877-413-8724Nov. 25-Dec. 24 . . . . . Extended Shopping Hours (Fri. & Sat.), Warm Springs Village 800-337-1927Nov. 25-Dec. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . Gingerbread Village, Westin Savannah Harbor Resort 912-201-2201Nov. 25-Dec. 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Chehaw, Albany 229-430-5275Nov. 25-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . Early 19th Century Holiday, Davenport House, Savannah 912-236-8097Nov. 25-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Old-Fashioned Christmas, Dahlonega 706-864-3513Nov. 25-Jan. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Downtown Fort Valley 478-825-3733Nov. 26-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snowing in the Square, Washington 706-678-2013Nov. 26-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holidays in History, Jekyll Island 877-4jekyllNov. 26-Jan. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trees for Life, Westin Savannah Harbor 912-201-2000Nov. 28-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Roswell Visitors Center 770-640-3253Nov. 29-Dec. 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victorian Christmas at Cannonball House, Macon 478-745-5982Nov. 30-Dec. 30. . . . . . . . . . . . Black Nativity-Holiday Gospel Celebration, Atlanta 404-588-0308Dec. 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley 478-967-2358Dec. 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at the Crossroads, Perry 478-988-8000Dec. 2-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Santa on Marietta Square 770-429-1115Dec. 2-31. . . Ruby Red Christmas, Ruby Falls, Chattanooga, TN, Fri./Sat. (except 24) 423-821-2544Dec. 2-Jan. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tybee Island for the Holidays 877-savannah.Dec. 2-Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lafayette, Georgia’s Amazing Christmas 706-639-1500Dec. 3-18 . . Christmas Wine Celebration, 3 Sisters Vineyard, Dahlonega, weekends 706-865-9463Dec. 3-22 . . . . . . Antebellum Christmas at Old Governor’s Mansion, Milledgeville 478-445-4545Dec. 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Callanwolde, Atlanta 404-872-5338Dec. 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Country Christmas in Lights, The Rock Ranch 706-647-6374Dec. 9-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas in Cornelia, Community House, Fri. & Sat. 706-778-8585

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