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Kingsland, GeorgiaHome of the Kingsland Catfish Festival

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Volume 53 Number 2Summer June/July/August 2013

CONTENTSLabor Day Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Garden & Nature Events . . . . . . . .5

Metro Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8

Sporting Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11

Entertainment Venues . . . . . .12-15

Summer Events in Georgia . . .16-26

Glenda Cason Painting . . . . . . . . .26

July 4th Events . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28

Theatre & Music . . . . . . . . . . .29-30

ON THE COVER

Kingsland, set in the scenic coastal sec-tion of Georgia, is the home of the

famous Catfish Festival which is held onLabor Day weekend every year. See the article with details about the festival onpage 4. The cover painting entitled“Perpetual Poppies I” is by Georgia artistGlenda Cason. Information on the artistcan be found on page 26.

GUIDE TO GEORGIA801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816

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Patty Proctor . . . . . . . . .Publisher/Editor

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

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Labor Day Catfish Festival in KingslandThe 31st Annual Labor Day Catfish Festival will be held in downtown Kingsland August 31-

September 2. The festival will kick off Saturday at 7am with a 5K run sponsored by the CamdenMiracle League (www.camdenmiracleleague.com). More than 75 booths featuring handmadeoriginal arts & crafts, antiques, and collectibles will be open Saturday and Sunday from 12-6pmand Monday from 9am-6pm. There will also be an antique classic car, truck, and tractor exhibition by the Southeast Georgia Car andTruck Club.Free outdoor performances on Saturday

through Monday will feature many bands andentertainers. Visitors are encouraged to take lawnchairs and beach blankets. Reserved seating forthe elderly and disabled will be available.The weekend menu will include succulent

Southern Fried Catfish or Catfish Nuggets, gritsor fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies, and iced tea.Serving time will begin at 12pm each day. A variety of other festival foods will be available;and the Kingsland Lions Club will serve a pancake breakfast on Labor Day.The Labor Day parade at 10am will feature Kingsley the Lion, Cecil the Catfish, and the

Camden County High School Marching Band. The amusement area, open from Saturday noonthrough Monday evening, will feature pony rides, kiddie train, inflatables, bungee jump, and otherattractions. For information, call 912-729-2409 or visit www.kingslandcatfishfestival.com.

August29 – ATLANTA – Celebration of American

Jazz & Soul, Center Stage, 8pm. 404-885-1365.30 – SAUTEE – Labor Day Weekend Kick-Off

Music Pickin’ on the Porch. 706-878-0144.30-31 – SAUTEE – Folk Pottery Show/Sale,

Art Center. 706-878-3300.30-Sept. 1 – DECATUR – AJC Decatur Book

Festival. 404-471-5769.30-Sept. 1 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Sky High

Hot Air Balloon Festival, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.

30-Sept. 1 – TYBEE ISLAND – Tybee ArtsAssociation Show & Sale. 912-786-5920.

30-Sept. 2 – ATLANTA – DragonCon,Downtown. 770-909-0115.

30-Sept. 2 – WARM SPRINGS – Swim theHis toric Pools, F. D. Roosevelt’s Little WhiteHouse. 706-655-5870.

31 – RICHMOND HILL – Labor Day at FortMcAllister. 912-727-2339.

31 – SAVANNAH – Savannah Craft BrewFestival. 877-savannah.

31-Sept. 1 – ATLANTA – Chick fil-A KickoffGame, Georgia Dome. 404-223-9200.

31-Sept. 1 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Heri -tage Festival, Mtn. Life Museum. 706-745-5493.

31-Sept. 1 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND –Antique Show, Pier Village. 912-267-7822.

31-Sept. 2 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Ridge ScenicRailway excursion from Blue Ridge to McCaysville

and return. 11am-3pm. 877-413-TRAIN.31-Sept. 2 – KINGSLAND – Labor Day Week -

end Catfish Festival, Dwntwn. 912-729-5999.31-Sept. 2 – MARIETTA – Art in the Park,

Glover Park. 404-966-8497.31-Sept. 2 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK –

Labor Day Weekend. 770-498-5690.31-Sept. 18 – WATKINSVILLE – Per spec -

tives 2013: 11th Annual Georgia Pottery Invita -tional, OCAF. 706-769-4565.

September1 – ATLANTA – Pure Heat Community

Festival, Piedmont Park. 404-875-7275.1 – RICHMOND HILL – Labor Day at Fort

McAllister. 912-727-2339.1-2 – NEWNAN – Powers Festival. 770-254-

2627.1-2 – SAVANNAH – River Street Labor Day

Celebration. 912-234-0295.2 – BLUE RIDGE – Labor Day BBQ,

Downtown City Park. 706-455-3818.2 – MIDWAY – Labor Day Commemoration,

Fort Morris. 912-884-5999.2 – TYBEE ISLAND – Labor Day Beach Bash.

912-786-5444.2 – WARM SPRINGS – Labor Day

Celebration, Village. 800-337-1927.3 – ATLANTA – ESPN Game Day, Centennial

Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.

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Garden and Nature EventsAll Summer

June 1, July 2 – Wild Cave Tours, CloudlandCanyon State Park, Rising Fawn. 706-913-7170.

June 7, July 13 – Critter Call, Tugaloo State Park,Lavonia. 706-356-4362.

June 7-Aug. 30 – Fabulous Fridays, CallawayGardens, Robin Lake Beach, 4-9pm.

June 11, 18, July 2, 9, 16, Aug. 6, 13, 20 –Well-Seasoned Chef Series, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

June 19, 25, July 17, 23, Aug. 21, 27 – FreshPlates Series, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

June 30, July 6-7 – Gorge Floor Hikes, TallulahFalls, 10:30am. 706-754-7981.

June1 – Already Taken & The 49 Sound

Concert, 7pm, Dunwoody Nature Center.1 – Pond & Garden Tour; Party with Vince

Dooley, Cartersville. 770-386-6767.1-30 – Organ Concerts, Callaway Gardens,

(except Tues. & Thurs.), 2-4pm.6 – Curb Appeal, Atlanta Botanical Garden,

6:30pm.7 – James Castro, Josh Osborne, Jeff Silver

Concert, Chattahoochee Nature Center.8 – Teddy Bear Picnic, Chattahoochee

Nature Center.8 – North Georgia Daylily Show/Sale, State

Botanical Garden.8 – Endangered Species Day, Atlanta

Botanical Garden.8 – Lavender Festival, Barrington Hall,

Roswell. 770-640-3855.13-15 – McCorkle’s Giant Plant Sale, Neals

Mill Farm, Thomson. 706-595-6052.13-15 – Sunflower Farm Opens, Rutledge.

404-433-5646.15 – The Liberators Concert, 7pm,

Dunwoody Nature Center.15 – Succulent Dish Gardening, Atlanta

Botanical Garden, 10am.20 – Pickled Vegetables, State Botanical

Garden, 2pm.22 – Medical Plants & Aromatherapy,

Chattahoochee Nature Center.27 – Jams & Jellies, State Botanical Garden.

July1-31 – Organ Concerts, Callaway Gardens,

(except Tues. & Thurs.), 2-4pm.6-7 – Sunflower Farm Festival, Rutledge.

404-433-5646.13 – Pickling & Preserving, Atlanta

Botanical Garden, 3pm.13-14 – Flying Colors Butterfly Festival,

Chattahoochee Nature Center.23 – Turn Red Clay to Soil, Atlanta Botanical

Garden, 6:30pm.

August1 – Shade Gardening, Atlanta Botanical

Garden, 6:30pm.3 – James Whistler Butterfly Day, Museum

of Fine Art, Madison. 706-485-4530.3-31 – Organ Concerts, Callaway Gardens,

Sat. & Sun., 2-4pm.10 – Astronomy Night, Ga. Veterans State

Park, Cordele. 229-276-2371.22 – Plan Your Autumn Veggie Garden,

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30pm.24 – Start Your Autumn Veggie Seeds,

Atlanta Botanical Garden, 9:30am.24 – Gold Fever, Smithgall Woods, 9am.

Garden & Nature Centersin Georgia

• Ashantilly Center, Darien . . . . . . . . . . . .912-437-4473• Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859• Bamboo/Coastal Gdns., Savannah . . .912-921-5460• Barrington Hall, Roswell . . . . . . . . . . . .770-640-3855• Birdsong Nature Ctr., Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird• Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway• Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . . .770-992-2055• Columbus Botanical Garden . . . . . . . .706-327-8400• Dunwoody Nature Center . . . . . . . . . . .770-394-3322• Elachee Nature Center, Gainesville . . .770-535-1976• Flint RiverQuarium, Albany . . . . . . . . . .229-639-2650• Ga. Mt. Research Ctr., Blairsville . . . . .706-745-2655• GSU Botanical Gdn., Statesboro . . . . .912-871-1149• Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange . . . . . .706-882-3242• Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358• Oakland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . . . . .912-898-3980• Oxbow Meadows, Columbus . . . . . . . .706-687-4090• Phinizy Swamp, Augusta . . . . . . . . . . . .706-828-2109• Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087• State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244• Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . . . . .912-786-5917

MASSEE LANE GARDENS. The Lavaglut Roseis in the Scheibert Rose Garden which wasinstalled in 1985 by Dr. C. David Scheibertand dedicated to his wife Jean and motherLuella. More than 150 roses fill the area.Massee Lane, a 100+ acre botanical garden,is located in Fort Valley. 877-422-6355.

METRO ATLANTAConcerts at Heritage Sandy Springs This Summer

Heritage Sandy Springs will present Concerts by the Springs one Sunday evening eachmonth through September. The concerts, which are free and open to the public, will be held from

7-8:30pm at Heritage Green on The Sandy SpringsSociety Entertainment Lawn, 6110 BluestoneRoad, Sandy Springs.Celebrating its 17th year, the 2013 season will

offer something for all ages and audiences: June 2,Gwen Hughes & The Retro Jazz Kats (www.retrojazzkats.com); July 14, The A-Town A-List (www.atownalist.com); August 4, The Mustangs (www.the mustangs.net); and September 8, the KinchafooneeCowboys (www.kinchafooneecowboys.com).A new endeavor at Heritage Sandy Springs this

year will be Rhythm & Brews, an open-air happyhour series that invites a young and diverse audience to enjoy regional live music in a beautifuloutdoor setting. The new series, Rhythm & Brews, embraces regional roots, presenting a vari-ety of musical genres of both up-and-coming and established artists whose origins are deeplyrooted in the region. Concerts will be held through August on the last Thursday of each monthat The Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn at Heritage Green. Doors will open at 6pmwith the concerts from 6:30-8pm. Admission will be $5 for ages 21 and up, $2 for ages 13-20,and free for ages 12 and under. Performing will be von Grey on June 27, The Deadfields on July25, and Old You on August 29.For information visit www.VisitSandySprings.org or www.heritagesandysprings.org or call

toll-free 866-511-7742.

All Summer EventsThru Aug. 4, Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31, Sept. 1-

2 – Lasershow, Stone Mt. Park. 770-498-5690.June 1-17 – Froggie Went A-Courtin’,

Bulloch Hall, Roswell, 10am. 770-992-1731.June 1, July 6, Aug. 3 – Roswell Riverside

Park Concerts, Sat., Sun., Mon., 7-9pm. 770-640-3253.

June 1, 28, July 26, Aug. 23 – Glover ParkConcert Series, Marietta Square, 8pm. 770-794-5601.

June 4-Aug. 29 – Music at Noon, Cen ten nialOlympic Pk., Tues. & Thurs., 12-1pm. 404-223-4412.

June 5-Aug. 28 – Wednesday WindDown,Centennial Olympic Pk., 5:30-8pm. 404-223-4412.

June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – First Thursday ArtWalk, Dntn. Atlanta, 5-8pm. 404-658-1877.

June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – First Friday ArtWalk, Marietta Square, 5-9pm. 800-451-3480.

June 7, July 12, Aug. 9 – Dive Into ShabbatPool Party, Marcus Jewish Center, Dunwoody.678-812-4161.

June 7-Aug. 30 – Martinis & IMAX,Fernbank, Fri. 6:30-11pm. 404-929-6300.

June 8, 22, July 13, 27, Aug. 10,24 – ParkMarket, Centennial Olympic Pk. 404-223-4412.

June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 – Third Sundae,Barrington Hall, Roswell. 770-640-3855.

June 20, July 18, Aug. 15 – Alive AfterFive, Roswell Historic District. 770-640-3253.

June 29-30, July 27-28, Aug. 24-25 –Alpharetta Art in the Park, Old Milton Park.678-297-2811.

July 20, 27, Aug. 10, 24 — Movies byMoon light, Taylor-Brawner Park, Smyrna, Dark.770-431-2842.

June1 – Atlanta Sacred Chorale Season Finale,

Schwartz Center. 404-915-4541.1 – Brew Moon Summerfest, Downtown

Alpharetta, 6:30-11pm. 678-297-2811.1 – West End’s Music Soiree, The Wren’s

Nest, 7pm. 678-913-4664.1-2 – Atlanta Food and Wine Festival,

Loews Atlanta Hotel. 404-474-7330.1-2 – Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, 11th

Street & Peachtree Walk. 877-725-8849.1-2 – Virginia Highland Summerfest. 404-

874-2084.1-2 – Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fair -

burn, Sat. & Sun. 770-964-8575.1-9 – Modern Atlanta Design is Human.

No phone.2 – Salsa Festival, Atlantic Station, Noon.

404-350-0200.2 – Concert by the Springs with Gwen

Hughes & Retro Jazz Kats, Heritage Green,Sandy Springs. 7-8:30pm. 404-851-9111.

6-9 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta ExpoCenter. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.

7 – Scott Douglas Steel Drums, Court -house, Lawrenceville, 11am. 770-822-5450.

8 – Cumberland Collective Concert,Smyrna Village Green, 7-10pm. 770-434-6600.

8 – Tunes from the Tombs Music Festival,Oakland Cemetery, 1-8pm. 404-688-2107.

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The A-Town A-List is in concert July 14.

METRO ATLANTASoutheastern Railway Museum in Duluth

“Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum” has an extensive collection of railwayrolling stock from the last two centuries, including vintage steam and diesel locomotives, pas-senger and private cars, a WWII troop kitchen, arailway post office car, freight cars, and cabooses.Pride of place goes to Superb, a private car usedby Presidents Harding and Wilson for official travel.The museum is also home to historic buses

from MARTA and its predecessor systems, as wellas steam tractors, vintage cabs and firefightingequipment. A restored 1871 passenger depotmarks the museum entrance.The annual Locomotive Celebration on June

8-9 will include temporary caboose tattoos, loco-motive hunt, refreshments, and a kids’ craft corner.Trains, Trucks, and Tractors on August 3-4 will offer refreshments, temporary tattoos, craft cornerfor children, hayrides, and exhibits of tractors, trucks and other vehicles, both old and new. Thesecond Thursday of each month features programs geared towards preschoolers.Located at 3595 Buford Highway in Duluth, the Museum follows a seasonal schedule; days

and hours of operation are available on the website. With ad on page 9 one free train ride witheach paid admission. For more information, visit www.SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.org orphone 770-476-2013.

June8-9 – Baby Shower & Toddler Expo, Atlanta

Conv. Center at Americasmart. 888-814-2752.8-9 – Locomotive Celebration, South east -

ern Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.8-9 – Midsummer Night’s Dream, Wheeler

Black Box Theatre, Marietta. 404-692-CCYP.8-9 – Peachtree Hills Arts & Crafts

Festival. 404-845-0793.8-9 – Peachtree Corners Festival, Corners

Parkway. 678-492-6114.9 – Alpharetta City Band Concert, Adult

Activity Center, 3pm. 678-297-6140.9 – Bridal Show, Courthouse, Lawrenceville,

1-4pm. 770-822-5450.9 –Sacred Heart June Singing, Big Creek Prim -

itive Baptist Church, Alpharetta. 770-490-4232.12-15 – Atlanta Fest (Christian Music

Festival), Stone Mountain Park. 800-783-8839.14 – Beach Party, Decatur Square, 5-11pm.

404-370-4100.14-15 – Cobb NAACP’s Juneteenth Cele -

bra tion, Glover Park, Marietta. 770-425-5757.14-16 – Georgia Celebrates Quilts, Cobb

Civic Center. 404-843-1040.15 – Antique Appraisal, Smith Plantation

Home, Roswell, 11am-1pm. 770-641-3978.15 – Back to the River Race (8M) &

Festival. 770-640-3253.15 – Birthday Bash Block Party, Centennial

Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.15 – SOS Band, Con Funk Shun, Christopher

Williams, Riverdale Town Ctr., 8pm. 770-909-5300.21 – Movie Night, Hapeville Football

Stadium, 7:30pm. 404-669-8269.22 – Glow in the Dark 5K Dance Party,

Turner Field. 404-522-7630.22-23 – Civil War Living Encampment,

Bulloch Hall, Roswell. 770-640-3855.27 – Rhythm & Brews with Von Grey,

Heritage Sandy Springs, 6-8pm. 404-851-9111.28 – Jamey Johnson & Merle Haggard, The

Masquerade. 404-577-8178.29 – Line Dance Marathon, Lucky Shoals

Park Center, 6-12pm. 678-277-0860.29-30 – Old Fourth Ward Park Arts

Festival. 404-590-7275.

July(See pages 26-27 for Independence Day events.)

11 – Tribute to Dale Murphy, Turner Field.404-522-7630.

11-14 – Scott Antique Market, AtlantaExpo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.

12-21 – Atlanta Summer Arts Festival,Greenbriar Mall. 919-604-3647.

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METRO ATLANTAScott Antique Market in Atlanta

The Scott Antique Market at the Atlanta Expo Centers, the world’s largest monthly indoorantique show, features two buildings stocked full of pretty much every antique imaginable. With366,000 square feet to explore, and over 3,500booths, plus outdoor shopping and even a courtyardof merchandise, it’s almost impossible to leave with-out finding exactly what you’re looking for, accordingto the show’s organizers. All things antique wind upat the Scott Antique Market – antique furniture, vin-tage hardware, rare art, stunning glassware, heir-loom silver, incredible jewelry, and so much more.The Scott Antique Market, described as

“America’s favorite treasure hunt,” always takes place the second weekend of every month at theAtlanta Expo Centers which straddle I-285 at Exit 55. Parking is free; admission is only $5; anda complimentary shuttle goes between both buildings. Show hours are Thursdays 12:45-6pm,Fridays & Saturdays 9am-6pm, and Sundays 10am-4pm.Upcoming shows will be June 6-9, July 11-14, August 8-11, and Sept. 12-15. For a complete

list of show dates and more information on Scott Antique Markets, visit www.scottantique market.com or call 740-569-2800.

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July13 – JoyFest (Gospel), Six Flags Over Georgia.

770-948-9290.13 – Sailing to Denver Concert, Smyrna

Village Green, 7-10pm. 770-434-6600.13 — Steve Miller Band, Turner Field. 404-

522-7630.14 – Concert by the Springs with A-Town

A-List, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs. 7-8:30pm.404-851-9111.

18-21 – Africa Umoja. Atlanta Civic Center.404-658-7159.

18-21 – National Black Arts Festival. 404-730-7315.

19 – Downtown Live Concert, Jess LucasPark, Hapeville, 7pm. 404-669-8269.

20 – The Manhattans & Stone City Band,Riverdale Town Center, 8pm. 770-909-5300.

23-28 – Atlanta International FashionWeek, 200 Peachtree. 800-867-3099.

25 – Rhythm & Brews with The Dead fields,Heritage Sandy Springs, 6-8pm. 404-851-9111.

26-27 – Atlanta Gospel Fest Music, GeorgiaInt’l. Conv. Center, College Park. 678-244-9800.

27 – Atlanta Ice Cream Festival, PiedmontPark. 404-875-7275.

27 – Chattahoochee River Summer Splash(6M Float), Morgan Falls to Powers Island, SandySprings. 678-538-1200 or 866-511-7742.

27-Aug. 4 – Downtown Restaurant Week.404-658-1877.

August3 – Old Soldiers Day Parade, Downtown

Alpha retta, 9:15am. Road Race 6am. 678-297-6048.3 – Smyrna Birthday Celebration with

Smokey’s Farmland Bank and Bank & Shane,Smyrna Village Green, 6-10pm. 770-434-6600.

3-4 – Trains, Trucks, Tractors, Southeastern

Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.4 – Concert by the Springs with The

Mustangs, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs. 7-8:30pm. 404-851-9111.

6 – National Night Out, Wills Park,Alpharetta, 6-9pm. 678-297-6309.

8-11 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta ExpoCenter. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.

10 – Praise in the Park, Centennial OlympicPark. 404-223-4412.

16 – Downtown Live Concert, Jess LucasPark, Hapeville, 7pm. 404-669-8269.

17 – BBQ, Blues, & Bluegrass Festival,Harmony Park, Decatur, 4-10pm. 404-370-4100.

17 – Christian Music Festival Celebration,Six Flags Over Georgia. 770-948-9290.

17 – Trilogy Trolley Crawl: Bulloch House,Barrington Hall, Smith Plantation, Roswell, 7-11pm. 770-640-3253.

17-18 – Piedmont Park Summer Arts &Crafts Festival. 404-875-7275.

18 – Bridal Extravaganza, Atlanta Con ven -tion Center at Ameraicasmart. 888-814-2752.

23-24 – Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQFestival, Adams Park. 770-422-9714.

24 – South Metro Caribbean Festival,Clayton Co. Int’l. Park, Jonesboro. 770-477-3766.

26 – Festival Peachtree Latino, PiedmontPark. 404-875-7275.

29 – Rhythm & Brews with Old You,Heritage Sandy Springs, 6-8pm. 404-851-9111.(See page 4 for Labor Day Weekend events.)

September12-15 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta

Expo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.

��Events sometimes change, so phone for

information before driving long distances.

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ATLANTA BRAVESJune 1-2 . . . . . . .NATIONALSJune 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . .PIRATESJune 14-16 . . . . . . . . .GIANTSJun3 17-20 . . . . . . . . . . .METSJune 28-30 . . . . . . . .D’BACKSJuly 2-4 . . . . . . . . . .MARLINSJuly 11-14 . . . . . . . . . . . .REDSJuly 26-28 . . . . . .CARDINALSJuly 29-Aug. 1 . . . . .ROCKIESAug. 9-11 . . . . . . . .MARLINSAug. 12-14 . . . . . . . .PHILLIESAug. 16-18 . . . . .NATIONALSAug. 27-29 . . . . . . . .INDIANSAug. 30-Sept. 1 . . . .MARLINS

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AUGUSTAGREENJACKETS

June 1-2 . . . . . .CHARLESTONJune 7-9 . . . . . . . .LEXINGTONJune 20-23 . . . .KANNAPOLISJune 24-26 . . . . .SAVANNAHJuly 4-7 . . . . . .CHARLESTONJuly 17-19 . . . . .LAKEWOODJuly 20-23 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLEJuly 29-31 . . . . . . . . . . .ROMEAug. 1-4 . . . . . .CHARLESTONAug. 13-15 . . . . .GREENVILLEAug. 16-19 . . . . .SAVANNAHAug. 27-29 . . . . .LEXINGTON

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ROME BRAVESJune 1-2 . . . . . . . . . .HICKORYJune 7-9 . . . . . . .SAVANNAHJune 20-23 . . . .CHARLESTONJune 24-26 . . . .KANNAPOLISJuly 4-7 . . . . . . . . .ASHEVILLEJuly 17-19 . . . . . .LEXINGTONJuly 20-23 . . . . .LAKEWOODAug. 1-4 . . . . . . .LEXINGTONAug. 5-7 . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTAAug. 13-15 . . . . .SAVANNAHAug. 16-19 . . . .CHARLESTONAug. 27-29 . . . . .SAVANNAH

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SAVANNAH SAND GNATSJune 4-6 . . . . . . . .LEXINGTONJune 10-12 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLEJune 13-16 . . . . .GREENVILLEJune 27-30 . . . . . . . . . .ROMEJuly 1-3 . . . . . . . . . .HICKORYJuly 9-11 . . . . . . . .AUGUSTAJuly 12-15 . . . . . .GREENVILLEJuly 25-28 . . . . . . .AUGUSTAAug. 5-7 . . . . . .CHARLESTONAug. 8-11 . . . . . . . . .HICKORYAug. 23-25 . .WEST VIRGINIAAug. 30-31 . . . . .GREENVILLE

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ATLANTA ROLLERGIRLSJune 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . .DSDG

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June 8 . . . . . .Cap City Vixensvs. Rome Roller Girls

June 8 . . . .Spartanburg DeadlyDolls vs. MDD

Aug. 24 . . . . .G Force vs. TBAKannapolis Rollergirls vs. MDD

www.mariettaderbydarlins.com

SAVANNAHDERBY DEVILS

June 15 . . . . . . . . . .ATLANTAJuly 20 . . . . . . .CHARLESTONAug. 17 . . . . . . . .AUSTIN, TXwww.savannahderby.com

FOOTBALLHome Schedule

ATLANTA FALCONSAug. 8 . . . . . . . . . . .BENGALSAug. 29 . . . . . . . . . .JAGUARS

404-223-8444www.atlantafalcons.com

BASKETBALLHome Schedule

ATLANTA DREAMJune 7 . . . . . . . . . .NEW YORKJune 14 . . . . . . . . . . .SEATTLEJune 16 . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGOJune 25 . . . . . . . . . .INDIANAJune 28 . . . . . .WASHINGTONJune 30 . . . . .SAN ANTONIOJuly 24 . . . . . .CONNECTICUTAug. 11 . . . . . . . .NEW YORKAug. 16 . . . . .CONNECTICUTAug. 18 . . . . . .WASHINGTONAug. 20 . . . . . . . .MINNESOTAAug. 24 . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGOAug. 28 . . . . . .WASHINGTONSept. 2 . . . . . . .LOS ANGELES

404-604-2626www.AtlantaDream.net

ARENAFOOTBALL

Home SchedulesCOLUMBUS LIONS

June 2 . . . . . . . .LEIGH VALLEYJune 8 . . . . . . . . . . . .ALBANY

706-653-4460www.columbuslions.net

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Sporting EventsSporting EventsChattahoochee River Summer Splash

The coolest way to escape the heat this summer will be at the 6th Annual Summer Splash atthe Chattahoochee River on Satur -day, July 27. Guests are invited tobring their kayak, canoe, or raft, orrent one from the local outfitters. Thesix mile float lasts about three hours,depending upon the river’s currentand amount of paddling.The Chattahoochee River

National Recreation Area and SandySprings Hospitality & Tourism hostthis signature event each year, andthis year they have teamed up withCooper Global Transportation andthe City of Sandy Springs. Make sure

you register early for the event to ensure your spot on the river.After the float there will be music, food, and fun waiting for everyone to enjoy at Powers Island.

Parking for Summer Splash is at Powers Island, and a shuttle will transport participants to MorganFalls to begin the float. Register for the Summer Splash by calling the Chattahoochee RiverNational Recreation Area (CRNRA) at 678 538-1200 or visiting on the website atwww.nps.gov/chat.

HIKES & RUNS(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for races.)

WATERSPORTSJune 22, July 27, Aug. 24 . . . . . . Paddle the Flint

Albany, 7:15am, 229-639-2650July 19-20 . . . . . . Augusta Southern Nationals

(Boat Races), 803-278-4849July 27. . . . . . . . Chattahoochee River SummerSplash (6M Float), Morgan Falls to Powers Island

Sandy Springs, 678-538-1200Aug. 10-11 . . . . . . Paddle Under Perseids, Hard

Labor Creek St. Pk., Rutledge, 706-557-3001Aug. 11-12. . . . . . . . . . . Pro Watercross Racing

Tugaloo St. Pk., 706-716-1767

BIKINGJune 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . Bike Ride Across Georgia

770-498-5153June 30 . . . . . . . Hospitality Hwy. Century Ride

(9M, 22M, 45M, 62M, 101M), Exit 7 off GA 400Sandy Springs, 5:15am, 866-511-7742

July 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senoia Pedal for Pets(12M, 33M, 66M, 99M), 678-498-2196

GOLFINGAug. 3-4. . . . . . Arthur Bacon Golf Tournament

Fox Creek Golf Club, Smyrna, 770-435-1000

RACINGROAD ATLANTA

Braselton, 800-849-race, www.roadatlanta.comJune 6-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WERA Cycle JamJune 14-16, Aug. 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NASA JamJuly 13-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCCA Double SARRC

ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAYHampton, 770-946-4211,

www.atlantamotorspeedway.comJune 6-July 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday ThunderJune 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Zombie RunJune 7-Aug. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday Night DragsAug. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Graffiti RunAug. 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . Global Rallycross AtlantaAug. 30 . . . . . . . NASCAR Spring Cup QualifyingAug. 31. . . . . . . . . . . NASCAR Nationwide SeriesSept. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AdvoCare 500

ATLANTA DRAGWAYCommerce, 770-682-3782,www.atlantadragway.com

June 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chevy High PerformanceMagazine Nationals

June 7-Aug. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . YearOne Fast FridayJune 15, 22, 29. . . . . . . Summit ET Bracket RacingJuly 13-Aug. 24 . . . Saturday Night Summit Series

SILVER DOLLAR RACEWAYReynolds, 478-847-4414,

www.silverdollarraceway.comJune 1-2,15,29, July 6,20, Aug. 3,17,31 . ET RacingJune 1-2,15,29, July 6, Aug. 3,17,31 . . . . JR RacingJune 8,22, July 13,27, Aug. 10 . Hard Tire ShootoutJune 8,22, July 13,27, Aug. 10. . Super Street Series

Oglethorpe Speedway Park . . . . . . . . . . . Pooler912-964-8200, www.ospracing.net

FISHINGJune 22-23, July 27-28, Aug. 24-25 . . . Callaway

Gardens Fly Fishing SchoolPine Mountain, 800-callaway

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MISCELLANEOUSJune 16 . . . Callaway Gardens Spring Triathlon

Pine Mountain, 800-callawayJune 19-23. . . . . WWE Live, Albany Civic Center

800-745-3000July 16-21 . . . . . USSSA Fast Pitch World Series

Alpharetta North Park, 678-297-2811July 24-30 . S.E. Regional Little League Softball

Tournament, Warner Robins, 888-288-wrgaAug. 1-9 . . S.E. Regional Little League Baseball

Tournament, Warner Robins, 888-288-wrgaAug. 23-25. . . . . . . . . Georgia Special Olympics

Warner Robins, 888-288-wrgaSept. 18-21 . . . . . . . . Georgia Golden Olympics

Warner Robins, 888-288-wrga

GEORGIA INTERNATIONALHORSE PARK

Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.comJune 8 . . . . . . . . . . Muddy Buddy Adventure RaceJune 8-9, July 20-21. . . . . . . . . . . Dressage ShowsJune 12-16. . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Summer Classic IJune 19-3 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Summer Classic IIJune 22-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zombie ApocalypseJuly 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stars & Stripes CircuitJuly 20-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fox ClassicsAug. 17. . . . . . . . . . Health, Beauty, Business ExpoAug. 24-25. . . . Big Haynes Creek Wildlife FestivalAug. 24-25. . . . . . . . . GQHA State Championship

EQUESTRIAN SHOWSJune 21-22 . . . . . . . .Circle N Rodeo, Union Co.

Saddle Club, Blairsville, 877-745-5789June 22-23 . . . . .Mountain Top Rodeo, R Ranch

Dahlonega, 800-231-5543July 19-20 . . . . . . . . . .Chas. Davis PRCA Rodeo

Davis Cattle Co. Arena, Ringgold, 423-903-9721Aug. 16-17 . . . . . . . .Blue Ridge Kiwanis Rodeo

Fairgrounds, 706-632-6644

WILLS PARKAlpharetta, 404-518-9198, www.alpharetta.ga.usJune 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mid Summer ClassicJune 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rolling Hills Saddle ClubJune 15-16 . .Good Old Summertime Horse ShowJune 22-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elite Show JumpingJune 29-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cheryl & Co.July 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horseshow VenturesJuly 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rolling Hills Saddle ClubJuly 19-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ticket to Ride BenefitJuly 27-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elite Show JumpingAug. 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GDCTAAug. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rolling Hills Saddle ClubAug. 17-18 . . . . . .The Jump Ahead Benefit ShowAug. 24-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brownwood FarmsAug. 30-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elite Show Jumping

SOCCER(See www.usyouthsoccer.org or www.soccerga.com)

AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE at LakewoodAtlanta, 404-627-9704,www.lakewoodamphitheatre.org

June 6 Rascal Flatts & Band PerryJune 23 Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Lee BriceJune 27 Pitbull & KeshaJune 29 Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning JacketJuly 12 Lil Wayne, T. I. & FutureJuly 14 Luke Bryan, Thompson Square,

Fla. Ga. LineJuly 20 311 Cypress Hill, G. Love, Special SauceJuly 25 Vans Warper TourJuly 30 Rockstar Energy, Mayhem FestivalJuly 31 Train, The Script, Gavin DeGrawAug. 3 Matchbox, Twenty, Goo Goo GirlsAug. 10 Flashback FestivalAug. 29 Blake Shelton, Easton Corbin, Jana Kramer

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN404-876-5859, www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

June 23 Pat Benatar & Neil GiraldoJune 28 The B-52’sJuly 12 Carolina Chocolate DropsJuly 19 Boz ScagsJuly 26 Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic GroupAug. 9 Mary Chapin Carpenter/Shawn ColvinAug. 10 Bruce Hornsby/Railroad EarthAug. 18 Roger Hodgson

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

June 3-4 Sesame Street Live-Elmo Makes MusicJune 18 Earth, Wind, & FireJune 27 James Fortune, Vickie WinansJuly 27 Augusta Outdoor ExpoAug. 8 Mindless Behavior

CHASTAIN PARK AMPHITHEATREAtlanta, 888-292-8495, www.chastaintickets.com

June 5 Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel w/ASOJune 10 StingJune 14-15 Joan Baez & Indigo GirlsJune 20 HeartJune 28 Straight No ChaserJune 29 John Lennon Tribute/Tim Piper/ASOJuly 3 Victoria JusticeJuly 6 MaxwellJuly 7 Harry Connick, Jr.July 10 Summer Soul JamJuly 13 Heads of State, After 7, Al B. Sure,

Color Me BaddJuly 19 Anita BakerJuly 20 Yacht Rock RevivalAug. 4 Jonas BrothersAug. 7 Regeneration TourAug. 9 Gipsy KingsAug. 10 Under The Sun ConcertAug. 14 Kansas & TotoAug. 15 One RepublicAug. 16-17 Sunset JazzAug. 18 Josh GrobanAug. 21 The LP TourAug. 23 Cheech & Chong

ART PLACE770-509-2700, Marietta, www.theartplace.us

June 1 Mixx Encore ShowJune 14-15 Legally BlondeAug. 24 Courtney Renee Jazz Band

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

June 14 Jazz: Ike Stubblefield & FriendsJune 28 Jazz: Serenata BandJuly 12 Jazz: Scott Glazer’s Mojo DojoJuly 26 Jazz: Ted Howe TrioAug. 9 Jazz: J. Madoca & Co.Aug. 23 Tango Night

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

June 4 Cody SimpsonJune 6 Legend of ZeldaJune 8 Kevin JamesJune 15 Daniel ToshJune 19-22 The Rascals: Once Upon A DreamJune 23 Shankar-Ehsaan-LoyJune 28 Bill CosbyJuly 12 Village People

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Entertainment Venues in GeorgiaCLASSIC CENTER

Athens, 800-918-6393, www.classiccenter.comJuly 13-14 Athens Dawg Derby Flyball

TournamentAug. 3 Maternity & Baby FairAug. 16 Evening of BluegrassAug. 24 Groovy Nights Benefit

COBB GALLERIA CENTREAtlanta, 770-989-5095, www.cobbgalleria.com

June 1-2 Blade Show & Int’l. Cutlery FairJune 14-15 Battle of Atlanta World Karate

ChampionshipJuly 5-8 FILA National Basketball Tourn.July 14-20 Nat’l. Model Railroad ConventionJuly 19-21 Nat’l. Train ShowJuly 25-27 S. E. Homeschool ExpoAug. 10-11 Atlanta Truck Jeep FestAug. 22 Good Eating Great Cause

COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER706-494-8330, www.columbusciviccenter.org

June 15 Big Boy Toys ExtravaganzaJune 22 Denim & Diamonds Concert/Band Perry

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

June 2 Rebirth! The MusicalJune 4 Kings of the Mic TourJune 6 The Postal ServiceJune 14-29 Fox Coca Cola Film FestivalJune 26 The TenorsJuly 27 Grease Sing-A-LongAug. 2-11 DreamgirlsAug. 20-25 Anything GoesAug. 30 Mythbusters: Behind the Myths Tour

FREDERICK BROWN, JR.AMPHITHEATER Peachtree CityPeachtree City, 770-631-0630, www.amphitheater.org

June 8 World Class RockersJune 29 Temptations & Four TopsJuly 12 Fab FourJuly 20 Where the Action Is TourAug. 10 Grand Funk Railroad & Spin DoctorsAug. 23 Huey Lewis & The News

GEORGIA DOMEAtlanta, 404-223-8200, www.gadome.com

July 6 Stadium Super TrucksJuly 20 CONCACAF Gold Cup QuarterfinalsJuly 28 Drum Corp International

HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS404-851-9111, www.heritagesandysprings.org

June 2 Gwen Hughes & Retro Jazz KatsJune 27 Von GreyJuly 14 A-Town A-ListJuly 25 The DeadfieldsAug. 4 The MustangsAug. 29 Old You

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

June 16 Real Men CookJune 22 V103 Car & Bike ShowJune 29-30 Atlanta’s Black Family ExpoJuly 2-3 Peachtree Health & Fitness ExpoJuly 6 Ga. Bodybuilding & Figure

ChampionshipAug. 31-Sept. 1 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

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

June 6 Impact Wrestling LineJune 22 Pasidi Poornamma/Kuchipudi DanceJune 23 Georgia Bridal ShowJune 26 JuanesJuly 12 BeyonceJuly 17 Carlos VivesJuly 27-28 International Film FestivalJuly 28-29 Asian Cultural ExperienceAug. 4 American Idol Live 2013 TourAug. 17-18 Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry ShowAug. 31 Chinese August Moon Festival

LAKE LANIER ISLANDS RESORTBuford, 770-945-8787, www.lakelanierislands.com

June 22 Sister HazelJuly 13 Georgia Satellites

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

(various venues-call Cultural Center for info)June 1 Four-Five-SixJune 4 Free Children’s ConcertJune 4 Christiania TrioJune 6 Virtuoso RomanticsJune 7 Dixieland in Town ParkJune 9 Vega QuartetJune 16 Musical: SparksJuly 3 Independence Day Concert/Picnic

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Entertainment Venues in GeorgiaMABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATER

Mableton, 770-819-7765, www.mablehouse.orgJune 1 OZ-Four Dreams/One JourneyJune 8 Wade Ford PresentsJune 15 Donna Dopkins, Diane Durrett,

Caroline AikenAug. 17 Tommy Talton Band

MILLER PARKMarietta, 770-528-8875, www.cobbcountyga.gov

June 1 Atlanta Radio Club HamfestJune 14-15 Cobb County Classic RodeoJune 22-23 Georgia Dachshund RacesJune 29-30 Eastman Gun ShowAug. 8-10 All 4 Kidz Consignment SaleAug. 17 Shrine Car ShowAug. 23-24 Cobb County Classic RodeoAug. 31 Celebrate Freedom Concert

NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com

June 1 No Love 4 Atlanta Car ExpoJune 22-23 Eastman Gun ShowJuly 13-14 Atlanta Exotic Bird FairJuly 20 Car, Food, Music FestivalAug. 10 Golden Spike Train ShowAug. 16-18 Folk FestivalAug. 24-25 Eastman Gun Show

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

June 10 Fleetwood MacJune 15 HOT 107.9 Birthday BashJune 20 New Kids on Block, 98 Degrees,

Boyz II MenJune 21 One DirectionAug. 10 Justin BieberAug. 22 Bruno Mars

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

June 1-2 Chris KattanJune 7-9 Christopher TitusJune 14-15 Jon ReepJune 20-23 Josh SneedJune 28-30 Jeremy HotzAug. 12 Pauly ShoreAug. 23-25 John Pinette

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

June 3-8 Puppets: Wizard of OzJune 10-15 Puppets: Reluctant DragonJune 17-22 Puppets: Stinky Cheese ManJune 22 Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame Ind.June 24-29 Puppets: Velveteen RabbitJune 30 Mrs. Georgia America PageantJuly 1-6 Puppets: Circus FantaSeaJuly 8-13 Puppets: Three BearsJuly 15-20 Puppets: Beauty & the BeastAug. 17-18 Ms. Senior Georgia Pageant

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

June 8, July 27 Community Contra DancesJune 9 Hot Club of Cowtown ConcertJune 15 Roxie Watson String BandJuly 10-21 Headwaters: Didja Hear?

SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER800-351-7469, www.savannahcivic.com

June 16 Father’s Day Gospel ConcertJune 23 WWE Live!

SOUTHERN GROUND AMPHITHEATERFayetteville, 770-461-6029, villagesamphitheater.com

June 7 Vince GillJune 15 The SpinnersJuly 13 Wet Willie, Swingin’ MedallionsJuly 27 The Guess WhoAug. 17 Bellamy Brothers

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

June 29 Yacht Rock SchoonerJuly 4-14 Motown SoundJuly 11 Sing Along with Mamma MiaJuly 20 The Sock HopsAug. 2 BridesmaidsAug. 10 Departure: Journey Tribute BandAug. 16-25 Footloose

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15thButternutCreek Festival

July 20 & 21, 2013Saturday & Sunday 10 AM to 5 PMFree Admission, Parking & Shuttle

Jon Reep at thePunchline ComedyTheatre June 14-15.

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VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATREAtlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com

June 1 Everclear, Live, Filter, SpongeJune 21 Hank Williams, Jr. & Gregg AllmanJune 30 Cirque Musica & ASOJuly 5 All American Celebration/ASOJuly 16-17 PhishJuly 19 Robert Plant/BombinoJuly 20 Black Crowes, Tedescshi Trucks

Band, London SoulsJuly 26 Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds 5,

Guster & Boothby GraffoeJuly 27 Keith Urban, Little Big Town,

Dustin LynchAug. 13 Peter Frampton, B. B. King,

Sonny LandrethAug. 24 STS9 & Umphrey’s McGeeSept. 2 Allman Brothers Band, Grace Potter,

Nocturnals

WOLF CREEK AMPHITHEATERAtlanta, 877-725-8849, wolfcreekamphitheater.com

June 11 Mint ConditionAug. 3 K-Ci & Jo Jo

STATE BOTANICAL GARDENAthens, 706-542-6014, www.uga.edu/botgarden

June 2 Classic Brass QuintetJune 4 Shonna Tucker & Eye CandyJune 30 Classic City BandJuly 9 Carolina AikenAug. 4 Athens Bass ChoirAug. 20 Grogus Concert

ST. SIMONS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE LAWNwww.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music.html

Jazz in the Park, 912-262-6934June 23 Terry “Doc” HandyJuly 21 Sam Rodriguez Latin JazzAug. 18 Jackson Evans QuintetA Little Light Music, 912-638-4666June 9 Spike at the BeachJuly 7 Mason Waters & Groove AllstarsAug. 4 Harry O’DonoghueSept. 1 Sensational Sounds of Motown

TERRACE AMPHITHEATER Big Canoe Chapel706-579-5099, www.bigcanoechapel.org

June 15 Sweet Potato PieJuly 6 Hotlanta Dixieland Jazz BandJuly 27 Joe GransdenAug. 17 Kurt Thomas

THE ROCK RANCHThe Rock, 706-647-6374, www.therockranch.com

June 15 Blackberry FestivalJune 22 Sweet Corn FestivalJune 29 Celebrate AmericaJuly 9-27 Fun in the Summer Time

WILD ADVENTURESValdosta, 229-219-7080, www.wildadventures.net

June 1 Charlie Daniels BandJune 8 Creedence Clearwater RevisitedJune 15 Third DayJune 22 Pat Benatar & Neil GiraldoJune 29 Pointer SistersJuly 6 Sawyer BrownJuly 13 Day of PraiseAug. 10 SkilletAug. 17 Drifters, Coasters & Platters Tribute

Due to our early deadlines,some events are not posted.

Therefore, you might want to checkwebsites for more information.

ASO All American Celebration July 5th at theVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Blue Ridge Scenic RailwayAll Aboard for a trip that will spark kids’ imaginations, adults’ memories, and leave everyone

smiling. It all starts at the historic 100+ year-old depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia andheads north from there. As the train windsthrough the mountains alongside the beauti-ful Toccoa River, Car Hosts will share thehistory of the railroad and sights along theway. The views are spectacular from boththe vintage climate-controlled coaches andfrom the open-air car. Need a snack? Visitthe Concession car for snacks, drinks, andsouvenirs.After a leisurely one-hour trip, the train

stops in the unique twin border towns ofMcCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill,Tennessee. You will have time to shop, tour,

and dine during the layover (varying from 1.5 hours to 2 hours depending on specific trip). Thenit’s back to Blue Ridge. No trip is complete without making a stop at the Gift Shop.The ticket office is in the 100-year-old depot tucked in the charming mountain village of Blue

Ridge, Georgia within the lush Chattahoochee National Forest, only 95 miles north of Atlanta.Reservations are strongly encouraged. For schedules, ticket prices, and more information, call877-413-8724 or 706-632- 8724 or visit www.brscenic.com.

National Civil War Naval Museum at Port ColumbusExperience stories you’ll hear nowhere else at the National Civil War Naval Museum.

Explore naval operations for the North and South through displays of uniforms, artillery,weapons, personal effects, flags, murals, a timeline exhibit, ship remains, and ship replicas.Open Sundays and Mondays 12:30-4:30pm andTuesdays through Saturdays 10am-4:30pm. Seecoupon in ad on page 26. Located at 1002 VictoryDrive, Columbus. For more information, phone706-327-9798 or visit www.portcolumbus.org.The Cool History programs, designed to edu-

cate and entertain visitors, are living history eventsthat depict daily life in the Civil War sea services.They will begin June 1 with “Ship Stories: The Storyof the USS/CSS Atlanta.” Hear the story of the con-struction, service, and capture of the CSS Atlantaand her subsequent service as the USS Atlanta.“The Medical Navy: Yellow Fever” on July 6 will focus on Civil War medicine at sea through a

variety of living history, reenactment, and multimedia programs. During combat, the ship’s surgeon would typically use the dining table in the officers’ wardroom since it was usually theonly large table onboard the ship. After surgery, the table would be wiped off and dinner served.“Technology” on August 3 will look at inventions and technological advancements in navies

both North and South during the Civil War.

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Monthly Events in GeorgiaJune 1,7,8,13,15,22,28,29, July 6,11,13,

19,20,27, Aug. 3,8,10,16,17,24,31 – CORDELE– SAM Shortline Excursion Train. 877-427-2457.

June 1-July 27 – CARTERSVILLE – Blue grassConcerts, Red Top Mt. St. Pk., Sat. 770-975-0055.

June 1-July 27 – TOCCOA – Ida Cox MusicFestival, 6-9pm. Downtown. 706-282-3309.

June 1, July 6, Aug. 3 – COLUMBUS – CoolHistory Programs, Port Columbus Civil War NavalMuseum. 706-327-9798.

June 1, July 6, Aug. 3 – ELLIJAY – FirstSaturdays on the Square, 5-8pm. 706-635-7400.

June 1, July 6, Aug. 3 – SAVANNAH – FirstSaturday on the River. 912-234-0295.

June 1, 15, July 6, 20, Aug. 3, 17 – NEWNAN– Pickin’ on the Square, 11am. 770-254-2627.

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Watermelon Days Festival in CordeleVisit the Cordele-Crisp County area June 1-30 for the 64th Annual Watermelon Days

Festival, and celebrate the crop that has made the areafamous. The main day of the festival will be Saturday, June 22,and will feature a parade, arts & crafts, entertainment, freeslices of watermelon, truck and car display, antique tractor andequipment display, and watermelon related competitions suchas seed spitting, fast eating, etc. A dance will be held thatevening with entertainment presented by Soul Shakerz.Events planned from June 1-30 will include a dog show,

pageant, road races, photo contest, puppet show, watermelondecoration contest, gospel singing, fishing rodeo, quilt display, worship service, horseshoe tournament, and more. Also, enjoya ride on the famous SAM Shortline Excursion Train.Known for its melons, Cordele-Crisp County was designat-

ed the “Watermelon Capital of the World” for having the sweet-est and most abundant watermelons. More than 200 millionpounds of water melons each year are shipped through theCordele State Farmer Market. For more information and a schedule of activities, phone 229-273-1668 or visit www.cordelecrispga.com.

Peach Blossom TrailPeaches are one of the most popular fruits in the United States and have always been

symbolic of something good as indicated by the saying “pretty as a peach.” The State of Georgiais indeed fortunate to be so well known for such awonderful commodity (although anyone who hasever been whipped by a Georgia peach twig maynot think so.) Georgia was named the Peach Statebecause it was the birthplace of the commercialpeach industry.When traveling in Georgia from mid-May

through August, the Peach Blossom Trail offers several roadside stands where visitors can findsweet Georgia peaches. During their travels downthe trail, they can see thousands of acres of peach

orchards. There are several farms that offer tours into the orchards, providing a close look at thepeach trees and information on the history of how this fruit from China made its way to Georgia.The Peach Blossom Trail runs parallel to I-75. Get off the beaten path, and travel the Trail.

But hurry! Peaches will be gone by the first of August, and these sweet fruits won’t be availableagain until next year. For more information, visit www.peachblossomtrail.com.

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Monthly Events in GeorgiaJune 1-Aug. 2 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Flying

High Circus, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.June 1, Aug. 3 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Cruize

& Concert, Friendship Plaza. 770-607-3480.June 1, Aug. 17 – CARTERSVILLE – Artifact

ID, Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.June 1-Aug. 31 – BLUE RIDGE – Scenic

Railway. Call for dates. 877-413-8724.June 1-Aug. 31 – DAHLONEGA – Appa la chian

Jam, Gold Museum, Sat. 2-5pm. 706-864-2257.June 1-Aug. 31 – HELEN – Saturday Music

Concerts, 8-10pm. Visiting Artists, Sat. & Sun.Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.

June 1-Aug. 31 – THOMASVILLE – Taste ofThomasville, Fri. & Sat., 10:30am-1:30pm. 800-979-3370.

June 1-Aug. 31 – WOODBINE – Opry, Fri. &Sat., 7-10pm. 912-576-3027.

June 1-Sept. 2 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mt. RRTours, Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., 2pm. 706-745-9819.

June 2-Aug. 25 – AUGUSTA – CandlelightJazz, Riverwalk, Sundays, 7pm. 706-495-6238.

June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – AUGUSTA – FirstFriday, Downtown, 5-10pm. 706-826-4702.

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Perspectives 2013: 11th Annual Georgia Pottery InvitationalThe Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation will host Perspectives 2013: 11th Annual Georgia

Pottery Invitational from August 31-September 18 at OCAF at 34 School St., Watkinsville. Over5,000 pieces of functional handmade pottery will beoffered for sale from 50 of Georgia’s finest potters. Itwill be open daily, including Labor Day, from 10am-5pm. Admission and parking will be free except forthe opening Gala on August 30. Admission to theGala will be $10 and will be held from 6-9pm. Foodand drinks will be provided along with music fromSquat, a well-known jazz band.Various pottery demonstrations, gallery talks,

and open studios will be offered on different week-ends. A special exhibit, Made in Japan, will featureapproximately 35 pots including pots from LivingNational Treasures Shoji Hamada and Tatsuzio

Shimaoka. Full details are available on the OCAF website at www.ocaf.com under events, or call706-769-4565. If you love pottery this event should not be missed.

Perspectives 2013: Georgia Pottery Invitational is an annual event established by volunteersto promote and recognize quality functional pottery by established Georgia potters and to pro-mote pottery as a craft and art form consistent with the OCAF mission. It is Georgia’s largestfunctional pottery sale and exhibition and highlights a wide collection of styles, forms, colors andprice range.

Monthly Events in GeorgiaJune 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – BRUNSWICK –

First Friday, Downtown, 5-8pm. 912-265-4032.June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – CLAYTON – First

Friday Fests, Rock House Pk., 6-8pm. 706-782-1520.June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – DAHLONEGA – 1st

Friday Night Concerts, Dwntwn. 706-864-3513.June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – ROME – First Friday

Concerts, 7-10pm. 800-444-1834.June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – SAUTEE – Pickin’ on

the Porch, Fri., 6-9pm. 706-878-0144.

June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – SAVANNAH –Oyster Roast/Fireworks, Westin. 912-201-2000.

June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – THOMASVILLE –First Friday, Downtown, 5-9pm. 229-227-7020

June 8, Aug. 24 – CLEVELAND – CabbagePatch Tea Party, Babyland General. 706-865-2171.

June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 – ALBANY – Free -dom Singers, Civil Rights Institute. 229-432-1698.

June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 – CARTERSVILLE– 2nd Saturday Shakespeare, Brown ConferenceCenter. 770-606-5763.

June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 – ELLIJAY – Pickin’on the Porch, General Store, Eagle Mountain, 7-9pm. 706-635-1609.

June 13, July 11, Aug. 8 – BLAIRSVILLE –Shape Note Singing, Cthse., 6:30pm. 877-745-5789.

June 13, July 11, Aug. 8 – ELLIJAY – CherryLog Pickin,’ Gilmer Sr. Ctr., Dntn. 706-635-3786.

June 15, July 13, Aug. 10 – ST. MARYS –Starry Nights Music/Dance, Waterfront Park. 800-433-0225.

June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 – BLUE RIDGE –Art Walk, Downtown, 5-8pm. 800-899-6867.

June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 – FORT OGLE -THORPE – Cruise-In, Gateway Mall. 706-866-4753.

June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 – SAUTEE –Music Series, Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards. 706-878-1056.

June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 – RICHMONDHILL – Friday on the Train, 5:30pm. 912-756-2676.

June 21-Aug. 30 – BLAIRSVILLE – FridayNight Concerts, Courthouse, 7pm. 706-745-5493.

June 28, July 26, Aug. 23 – BLUE RIDGE –Classic Car Cruise-In, D.Q., 6pm. 706-838-4901.1-800-762-9152 • www.merritt-pecan.com

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Golden Olympics, Museum of Aviation in Warner RobinsThe Georgia Golden Olympics will be held in Warner Robins on September 18-21 and will

be open to adults ages 50 and older. Events will include tennis, golf, swimming, track and field,cycling, bowling, table tennis, horseshoes, billiards,and more. Events will be divided into age categories,and medals will be awarded for each. Reservationsmust be received by Aug. 1. For information, rules, andregistration, visit www.georgiagoldenolympics.org.The Museum of Aviation, one of the largest avia-

tion museums in the U.S., has more than 90 aircraft onpublic display and an award-winning exhibit on WWII D-Day. Admission is free. For information, phone 478-926-6870 or visit www.museumofaviation.org.The Museum will host an Auction, Raffle, and Taste

of Local Cuisine on July 13 at 6:30pm. More than 400items will be offered in silent and live auctions, and 30 or more restaurants and caterers will offersamples of their signature dishes from 7-8pm. Admission will be $100 per couple which willinclude the auction, cuisine, and a chance to win big prizes.Other upcoming events will include the Georgia Special Olympics on Aug.23-25, the S. E.

Regional Little League Softball Tournament on July 24-30, the S. E. Regional Little LeagueBaseball Tournament on Aug. 1-9, and the Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival Oct.19-20.An Independence Day Concert will be held in Warner Robins. For information on it, phone

the Warner Robins Convention & Visitors’ Bureau at 888-288-WRGA or visit www.wrga.gov.

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Monthly Events in GeorgiaJune 29-July 26 – BLUE RIDGE – Com mun -

ity Quilt Exhibit, Art Assn. 706-632-2144.June 30, July 28, Aug. 25 – JEKYLL ISLAND

– Dinner Dance, J.I. Club Hotel. 912-635-5155.

June1 – BYRON – Georgia Peach Festival, North

Peach Park. 478-420-0072. X-treme Monster Jam,Middle Georgia Speedway. 478-956-2409.

1 – CLARKESVILLE – Soque River Festival.706-754-9382.

1 – DAMASCUS – Briar Patch Music Festival.866-750-0840.

1 – DEMOREST – Bluegrass Festival & Folk LifeFestival, Piedmont College. 706-778-8500.

1 – GRIFFIN – Jammin’ in the Park, Solomon &6th Streets. 770-229-6400.

1 – HELEN – Helen to the Atlantic Hot AirBalloon Race. 706-878-2271.

1-2 – SAVANNAH – Blues, Jazz, BBQ on RiverStreet. 912-234-0295.

1-16 – MADISON – Chamber Music Festival,various venues. 706-342-4743.

1-30 – CORDELE – Watermelon Days Festival,various venues. 229-273-1668.

7 – COLUMBUS – Georgia on My Mind Day,Ga. Visitor Center, 11am-2pm. 706-649-7455.

7 – LUMPKIN – Summer Day Camp, WestvilleVillage. 888-733-1850.

7 – RIDGELAND – Swingin’ Medallions,Farmers’ Market, 8pm. 843-726-8126.

7-9 – MARIETTA to RINGGOLD – Dixie Hwy.90-Mile Yard Sale. 770-387-1357.

7-9 – NORTH GEORGIA – Art Ramble,Habersham/Rabun/Towns/White Counties. 706-778-4654.

8 – DAHLONEGA – Dailey & Vincent, Univ. ofN. Ga., 7pm. 706-864-7203.

8 – EUHARLEE – Homesteading in Euharlee,Granary. 770-607-2017. Covered Bridge ‘Que. 800-733-2280.

8 – FORT VALLEY – Georgia Peach Festival.478-420-0072.

8 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Horton House LivingHistory. 912-635-4036.

HILLCREST ORCHARDS

706-273-3838

HILLCREST ORCHARDSHwy. 52, 9 miles east of Ellijay

706-273-3838www.hillcrestorchards.net • applelan@ellijay.com

Pick your

own apples.

Pony Rides - Playgrounds - Cow Milking - Pig RacesWagon Rides - Music - Petting Farm - Pedal Carts

Giant Jumping Pillow - Kids Maze - Tricycle RidesGiant Slides - Fair Food - Grist Mill - Museums

9 a.m.-6 p.m. • $7 per person(Petting Farm admission add $3 per person)

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own apples.

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The Hiawassee River RailroadRide the historic Hiwassee River Railroad scenic rail excursion through the unspoiled

Cherokee National Forest, along the beautiful Hiwassee River, and through the secludedHiwassee River Gorge. All trips feature theengineer ing marvel, the Great Hiwassee Loop. Atthe top you’ll pass over a bridge 62 feet above thetracks on which you’ve just traveled as the railsnegotiate a spiraling formation.All trips begin at the restored L&N Depot &

Museum in Etowah, Tennessee. For those riderschoosing a trip to Copperhill, the route continuesbeyond Farmer through Turtletown and Ducktown tothe border towns of Copperhill, Tennessee andMcCaysville, Georgia.All trains on the Hiwassee line feature comfort-

able coach seating with large viewing windows forstandard service. Dome seating allows passengers a panoramic view from high above the car.Observation lounge seating provides a unique view of the passing railroad from the end of thecar which will be on the rear of the train in one direction. While traveling in the other direction,the car will be directly behind the locomotive. Passengers selecting this option will ride in onedirection in dome seating and the other in observation seating.Special rates are available for groups of 25 or more, and charter trips can be arranged for

groups of 80 or more. Contact the TVRM office at 423-894-8028, x0 or visit www.tvrail.com formore information on trips, dates, pricing, and routes.

South Georgia Outdoor Expo in DouglasThe South Georgia Outdoor Expo will be held at the Central Square Complex in downtown

Douglas on August 23 from 1-7pm and August 24 from 9am-5pm. Vendors will fill the groundsand both exhibit halls at Central Square Complex with items relating to outdoor apparel, huntinggear, ATVs, boats, hunting/camping trips,fishing acessories, and more specialty out-door merchandise.A Wild Game Supper will be held on

Thursday, Aug. 22, with Jimmy Sites, host ofSpiritual Outdoor Adventures, as the guestspeaker. On Friday and Saturday, RockyBoots and Norris Shoe Store will presentSteve Scruggs, Rocky Snake Master,“Snakes Alive” educational seminar. KeithJohnson and his 4000 gallon mobile “BassTub” aquarium will be on-hand with fishingdemonstrations. The impressive Outdoor Channel Outfitters World Record Exhibit will be on display. Attendees will experience a two-day event packed with live demonstrations, hands-onactivities, and fun for the entire family.Event sponsors include Lasseter Equipment Group, Mediastream, Norris Shoe Store, Coca

Cola, National Wild Turkey Federation, Gopher Plantation, Natural Gas Department, andGeorgia Hunting & Fishing Federation.Admission will be $5 for ages 12 and up. For more information about the South Georgia

Outdoor Expo, visit www.CityofDouglas.com/outdoorexpo or call 912-383-0277.

June8-9 – BLAIRSVILLE – Scottish Festival &

Highland Games, Meeks Park. 877-745-5789.8-9 – CARTERSVILLE – Rockfest, Tellus

Science Museum. 770-606-5700.8-9 – HIAWASSEE – Ridges Landing Arts &

Crafts, Ridges Resort. 706-896-2262.9 – WARM SPRINGS – D-Day Commemora -

tion/Tribute to Rosie the Riveter, Little White

House. 706-655-5870.15 – APPLING – Mountain Dulcimer

Workshop, Mistletoe State Park. 706-541-0321.15 – BLUE RIDGE – Bringing the Blues, Willow

Creek Falls, 6:30-10pm. 706-258-4090.15 – DARIEN – Burning of Darien 150th Com -

memorative/Festival/Encampment. 912-437-4770.15 – NORTH GEORGIA – Farm Tour, Haber -

sham/Rabun/Towns/White Counties. 706-778-4654.

Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival in ConyersThe 7th Annual Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival on August 24-25 will delight the entire

family with its wildlife exhibits, reptile shows, birds of prey, storytelling, living history, arts, craftsand more. The festival will be held on the Grand Prix Plaza at the Georgia International HorsePark in Conyers, just off I-20.Quasi, a sweet little vulture, will demon-

strate why vultures are an important part of theenviron ment. A part of the WingedAmbassadors display and Birds of Prey Show,Quasi was rescued by the U.S. Fish andWildlife Service and was unable to be returnedto the wild after being raised by humans. Guests can also take a ride like no other –

on Rufus the camel. Sawgrass, in the LivingHistory section, will demonstrate how Indianslived off the land, utilized various tools, andbecame skilled at survival while preserving the natural world around them.There will be a scavenger hunt, art activity, artist market, Wildlife Wonders animal show,

Georgia State Frisbee Dog Show, and Backyard Wildlife Photo Contest. Walk through the ReptileWagon at the Southeastern Reptile Rescue display and hear about Jason Clark’s wild and crazyreptile rescue adventures.Admission to the festival will be $5/person with children four and under free. For information

or directions, call the Conyers Welcome Center at 770-602-2606 or 1-800-CONYERS or visitwww.bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com.

ComSouth Hambone Jam in Fort ValleyThe 9th Annual ComSouth Hambone Jam

will be held Friday and Saturday, September 6-7, in Downtown Fort Valley at the Fort ValleyFestival Park (off Preston St. & Railroad St.).Thirty-five plus teams from around the

Southern U.S. will square off in a BBQ burn,and it will be a finger-lickin’ good time. Teamswill be competing for Georgia Barbecue brag-ging rights and money. Cash prizes, trophies,and plaques will be awarded for Grand

Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, andFirst, Second, Third Place for Pork Loin, PorkRibs, and Pulled Pork.The ComSouth Hambone Jam is recog-

nized by the Georgia Barbecue Associationas the Georgia State BBQ ChampionshipCompetition. The Georgia BarbecueAssociation is the South’s newest up andcoming barbecue competition sanctioningorganization. Some of the best barbecuecooks are right here in the State of Georgia!Just a short time ago, the GBA was conceived by a handful of individuals whothought it was time to let the rest of the nationknow that the best barbecue comes out of theSouth. Since that time, the Georgia BarbecueAssociation has grown to over 200 members,100+ certified judges, coupled with 80+ competition cook teams, and those numbersare steadily growing with each new month. For more information, call Kathie Lambert

at 478-825-5986 or visit on the web atwww.comsouthhambonejam.com.

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Apple Pickin’ Jubilee in EllijayThe 18th annual Apple Pickin’ Jubilee will be held on weekends from Sept. 7-Oct. 27 from

9am-6pm at Hillcrest Orchards, nine miles east of Ellijay on Hwy. 52.Pick your own apples. Milk Buttercup the cow. Jump for joy on the Giant Jumping Pillow. Get

lost in the “Corny Kid’s Maze.” Enjoy the giantslides. Ride the pedal cart track. There will bepig races, pony rides, tricycle rides, honey beedemonstrations, clogging, country bands, andwagon rides. Visit the Moonshine and FarmHouse Museums, the petting farm, theChildren’s Play Area with a giant slide, and theEnchanted Forest and Nature Trail with scenesfrom nursery rhymes and fairy tales. New play-grounds and the Hillbilly Mini Golf will be addedthis fall.An operating gristmill will be grinding corn-

meal and grits. Grandma’s Bakery will servefried apple pies, apple cider, apple fritters, apple cider donuts, fudge, and homemade ice cream.There will also be mountain barbecue and other vittles.All activities will be included for a $7 admission fee except for separate fees for the petting

farm, bungee jump, and pony rides. For more information, visit www.hillcrestorchards.net orphone 706-273-3838 or e-mail applelan@ellijay.com.

June15 – SAUTEE – Summerfest Lawn Party. 800-

858-8027.15 – SENOIA – Southern Ground Senoia Social.

770-254-2627.

15 – THOMASVILLE – Chuck Wagon Gang,Municipal Auditorium. 866-577-3600.

16 – SAVANNAH – Kevin Bales Jazz Concert,Westin Resort. 404-997-3281.

18 – HIAWASSEE – Taste of SouthernHighlands, Ga. Mt. Fairgrounds. 706-896-4191.

19-22 – COLUMBUS – Miss Georgia Pageant,Rivercenter for Performing Arts. 706-256-3612.

19-23 – ATHENS – AthFest Music & ArtsFestival, Downtown. 800-655-0603.

20 – HAMPTON – Color & Glow 5K, NashFarm. 904-579-7122.

21-22 – HIAWASSEE – Greater Atlanta BritishMotorcycle Show, Ga. Mt. Fairgnds. 706-896-4191.

21-23 – SAUTEE – Community ChoraleConcerts, Art Center. 706-878-3300.

21-23 – SAVANNAH – Solstice Music & ArtsFestival, Red Gate Farm. 877-savannah.

22 – BLAIRSVILLE – Good Neighbors AutoClub Event. 706-835-9010.

22 – BLUE RIDGE – Great Artsy Benefit Gala,Art Center. 706-632-2144.

22 – CORDELE – Watermelon Day FestivalMain Day. 229-273-1668.

22 – ROME – Outpost Opry Variety Show, CityAuditorium. 770-924-4363.

22 – SAVANNAH – Asian Festival, CivicCenter. 912-525-3100.

29 – WASHINGTON – Robt. Toombs 203rdB’day, Toombs Historic Site. 706-678-2226.

29-30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Fling Arts& Crafts Show, N. Ga. Tech. 706-896-0932.

July5-7 – TYBEE ISLAND – Arts Assn. Show &

Sale. 912-786-5920.

Spring comes alive withbeautiful roadside

wildflowers andthe beginning of

festival season.Visitor favorites

include the BlairsvilleScottish Festival in June, andthe Butternut Creek Festivalin July. Come join us!

EachSeasonSomething New

www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com877-745-5789

EachSeasonSomething New

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Merritt Pecan Company in WestonMerritt Pecan Company, located on Hwy. 520 in Weston, specializes in farm-fresh pecans

and offers a large selection of items including pecans, pecan candies, brittle, divinity, jams, jellies, sauces, souvenirs, homemade pies and cakes, t-shirts, and cookbooks. Gift baskets areavailable and can be customized. The pecans are grown and harvested on their farms andprocessed at their plant.The company, in business since 1980, is

halfway between Albany and Columbus. It hasa Chevron Foodmart and offers conveniencestore items, BBQ sandwiches, hot wings, hotdogs, cheeseburger dogs, sausage biscuits,and other food items. The store also offers a picnic area with tables for customers, an insideATM, clean restrooms, walking area for dogs,and bus and camper parking. Local produceitems, ranging from peas to peaches, are avail-able when in season. Football fans will find sou-venir items for Georgia, Auburn, and other localteams ranging from books to back scratchers!Merritt Pecan Company, offering a “step back in time” to the days of the general store, is

decorated with interesting memorabilia, has a display of John Deere toys inside, and an antiquetractor barn featuring John Deere tractors and other antique tools. The store is open from 7am-7pm daily except for Christmas Day. Phone 800-762-9152 or visit www.merritt-pecan.com.

July6 – APPLING – Kelley Family Bluegrass

Concert, Mistletoe Stare Park. 706-541-0321.6 – LAVONIA – Mountain Style Music,

Tugaloo State Park. 706-356-4362.7 – DAWSONVILLE – Christmas Open

House, Amicalola Lodge. 706-265-4703.13 – WARNER ROBINS – Auction, Raffle, &

Taste of Local Cuisine, Museum of Aviation. 888-288-wrga.

14 – COLUMBUS – Wedding Extravaganza,Trade Center, 12:30-4:30pm. 800-999-1613.

18 – CARTERSVILLE – Bullets & Ballads,Booth Museum, 7pm. 770-387-1300.

19-28 – HIAWASSEE – Georgia MountainFair. 706-896-4191.

20 – McCAYSVILLE – Mountain Images &Crafts Festival, Downtown. 800-899-6867.

20-21 – BLAIRSVILLE – Butternut CreekFestival, Meeks Park. 706-781-1221.

21 – SAVANNAH – Kelly/Scott Jazz Quartet,Mansion on Forsyth Pk., 5pm. 404-997-3281.

26 – BLAIRSVILLE – HITS Tour with JohnBerry, Copperhead Lodge, 8pm. 706-835-7433.

26-27 – HELEN – Folk Life Festival, UnicoiState Park. 800-573-9659.

26-27 – MADISON – Firefly Festival, TownPark. 706-342-1251.

27 – BLAIRSVILLE – Green Bean Festival,Farmers Market. 706-994-4837.

27 – CHATSWORTH – Chief Vann HouseDays. 706-695-2598.

27 – FITZGERALD – Southern Fields, GrandTheatre. 229-426-5033.

27 – MACON – Bragg Jam. 478-743-1074.28 – CLARKESVILLE – Heirloom Tomato

Festival, Glen-Ella Springs. 706-754-7295.

64th Annual

Watermelon Days FestivalJune 1-22, 2013

“Watermelon Capital of the World”

Cordele, GAMain Day of Festival June 22nd

Arts & Crafts •Parade •Train Ride •DanceCar & Truck and Tractor Display •Entertainment

Watermelon Slice Give-away •Fireworks •PageantWatermelon Eating Contest • Seed Spitting Contest

Gospel Music •Photo Contest •Hot Air Balloon Rides5K, 10K and Fun Run •Puppet Show •Taste of Melon

Fishing Rodeo •Horseshoe TournamentChunking Contest •and much more!

229-273-1668info@cordele-crisp-chamber.com

List of events on web page:www.cordelecrispga.com

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Butternut Creek Festival in BlairsvilleThe 15th Annual Butternut Creek Arts & Crafts Festival, sponsored by the High Country

Artisans, Inc., will be held July 20-21 from 10am-5pm at Meeks Park in Blairsville.Stroll the shady walk or sit under the music

tarp while enjoying arts, crafts, demonstrations,and live entertainment. Over seventy of thefinest artists and craftsmen, offering unique andoriginal handcrafted art, have been selected toline the winding shady shores of ButternutCreek. Demonstrations in blacksmithing, chainsaw art, pedal powered lathe, and basket weav-ing can be seen. Enjoy the performances oflocal bands including Highway 76, Fast gear,Victorious, No Name Band, Chloe Senguine,and the Crista Lynn Band, along with the BlueRidge Dulcimer Players. Food vendors will beserving a wide variety of foods.This is the fifth year this volunteer, non-prof-

it organization, a small group of less than twenty members, has had their festival named as oneof the “Top 20 Events” by the S.E. Tourism Society.Meeks Park, located on the south side of Hwy. 76/515, 0.7 miles west of the Hwy. 19/129

intersection, includes playgrounds, walking trails, and picnic facilities. No pets will be allowed inthe park. For information, visit www.butternutcreekfestival.com, email butternutcreekfestival@gmail.com, or call 706-781-1221.

August3 – CARTERSVILLE – Booth Museum 10th

An ni versary Western Swing Dance. 770-387-1300.3-17 – SAVANNAH – Voicexperience

Festival, Various Venues. 855-766-7372.4 – WARM SPRINGS – Roosevelt’s Antique

Roadshow, Little White House. 706-655-5870.8-10 – HIAWASSEE – Moonshine Cruize-In,

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. 706-896-4191.9-11 – PERRY – Tykes, Tots, & Teens

Consign ment Sale. 678-984-2909.

10 – CARTERSVILLE – Tellus: Night at theMuseum, 6-10pm. 770-606-5700.

15-18 – HELEN – Destination Helen MotorRally. 800-858-8027.

16-18 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sea IslandsBlack Heritage Festival. 912-230-2834.

17 – McCAYSVILLE – Copper Basin RiverFestival, Downtown. 800-899-6867.

17 – ROME – Celebrity Dance Challenge, CityAuditorium. 706-292-9024.

22 – DOUGLAS – Wild Game Supper, CentralSquare Complex. 912-383-0277.

AUGUST 23 & 24Friday 1-7pm • Saturday 9am-5pmCENTRAL SQUARE COMPLEX

DOUGLASSpecial Guest Appearance byJimmy SitesHost of Spiritual Outdoor Adventures

• Snakes Alive! with Steve Scruggs• Bass Tub Demonstrations• World Record Exhibit • Much More!www.CityofDouglas.com/outdoorexpo

912-383-0277

Byron Herbert Reece Farm & Heritage Center in BlairsvilleByron Herbert Reece was a hill and bottomland farmer who cultivated words and harvested

poetry; he became the voice and the soul of a region known as Appalachia. The Byron HerbertReece Farm consists of the remaining 9.3 acres of the Reecefamily property and is dedicated to enhancing his writingsand his way of life with emphasis on his love of nature and hisattachment to farming.The Center includes a welcome center with a gift shop

and museum; a Poetry Trail that highlights Reece poemsinscribed on stone boulders; Mulberry Hall, the poet’s writingstudio; and five barn buildings housing 13 exhibits which fea-ture home and farm artifacts, implements, and enterprisesthat portray life in Appalachia during the first half of the 20thcentury. The Reece Gallery & Theater in the loft of the mainbarn features displays of photographs, books, copies ofReece’s writings, and other Reece material, along with theshowing on a large screen TV of the award-winning video,Voices … Finding Byron Herbert Reece. Visitors can alsostroll down a scenic walking trail along beautiful Wolf Creek.A family of five may enter for a fee of $15, with additional

family members paying the amount applicable to his/her age.Docent-led tours will be available by reservation to large groups for a fee. A pavilion can be rent-ed for weddings, reunions, picnics and other group outings. The Byron Herbert Reece Farm islocated south of Blairsville on U.S. 129. For more information, visit www.ByronHerbertReeceSociety.org or call the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce at 706-745-5789.

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August23-24 – DOUGLAS – South Georgia Outdoor

Expo, Central Square Complex. 912-383-0277.23-25 – WARNER ROBINS – Georgia

Special Olympics. 888-288-WRGA.24 – CLEVELAND – Garlicfest, Logan Berry

Heritage Farm. 706-348-6068.24 – ROME – River Revelry, Heritage Park.

800-444-1834.24 – SAVANNAH – Old Fort Jackson’s

Auction & Low Country Boil. 912-232-3945.24 – YOUNG HARRIS – Tomato Festival,

Crane Creek Vineyards. 706-379-1236.24-25 – CONYERS – Big Haynes Creek Wild -

life Festival, Ga. Int’l. Horse Park. 800-conyers.24-25 – ST. SIMONS – End of Summer Arts

& Crafts Market, Postell Park. 912-262-0628.31-Sept. 18 – WATKINSVILLE – Per spec -

tives 2013: 11th Annual Ga. Pottery Invitational,OCAF. 706-769-4565.

September1-18 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives 2013:

11th Annual Georgia Pottery Invitational, OCAF.706-769-4565.

6 – LUMPKIN – Homeschool Day, WestvilleVillage. 888-733-1850.

6-7 – FORT VALLEY – ComSouth HamboneJam, Downtown Festival Park. 478-825-5986.

7-Oct. 27 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee,Hillcrest Orchards. Weekends. 706-273-3838.

18-21 – WARNER ROBINS – Georgia

Golden Olympics. 888-288-wrga.

October1-27 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee,

Hillcrest Orchards. Weekends. 706-273-3838.11-12 – LYONS – The Real Squeal: Lyons

Barbeque & Music Festival, Downtown. 912-526-6445.

19-20 – WARNER ROBINS – Mossy CreekBarnyard Festival. 888-288-WRGA.

9th Annual ComSouth

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The Real Squeal: Lyons Barbeque & Music FestivalLyons Better Hometown will host its fourth annual barbeque festival, The Real Squeal, in

Lyons October 11-12. The Real Squeal is a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event withboth professional and amateur barbeque competitions. Theamateur contest will kick off the festival on Friday, October 11, indowntown Lyons with a street dance, great barbeque, tradition-al festival food, a classic car cruise-in, and fireworks.On Saturday, October 12, head to Partin Park for the profes-

sional barbeque competition. Many of the professional barbequeteams will compete in the People’s Choice competition, in whichpatrons can purchase tickets to taste and judge pork shoulderentries. Activities in the park will include arts and crafts, livemusic, a kid’s creative play area, a professional chainsaw showand auction, a classic car show, and primitive skills demonstra-tions. Take your artifacts to the Indian Artifacts Shows to havethem datedand docu-mented by anarcheologist,

and try your hand at discovering more treas-ures. Other events will include a trap andskeet shootout and the RazorBack Mud Run.Visit www.therealsqueal.com for more

details on all the activities, as well as two newcontests, a bbq sauce contest that the publicmay enter and a dessert contest. For moreinformation, call 912-526-6445 or e-mail tobhtlyons@nctv.com for more information.

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Glenda Cason Painting on Front CoverThe cover painting entitled Perpetual Poppies 1

is by Georgia artist Glenda Cason who has beenliving on the coast and painting for over 20 years.Her still lifes and panoramas depict the ocean,beaches, and marshland as well as floral scenesfrom across the Southeast, but she specializes inthe natural beauty of Georgia’s salt marsh land-scapes. Her paintings are all created on linenwhich has a fiber content she prefers to use.

Cason’s work can be found in a number ofprestigious corporate and private collections inthe United States and Great Britain. Her paint-ings can be seen online at www.glendacasongallery.com; she can be contacted at 912-223-0898. Cason’s paintings are also at the Left BankGallery on St. Simons Island. For more informa-tion, visit www.leftbankartgallery.com or phone800-336-9469.

4th of July CelebrationsJuly 4th Freedom Fest in Douglas

The Douglas Exchange Club, the City of Douglas, and community partners ask everyone tocelebrate the 4th of July in Douglas. Freedom Fest has become a yearly tradition for Douglas,

Coffee County, and surrounding cities. This yearon Thursday, July 4, at J. C. Adams MunicipalPark, festivities will begin at 5pm. Admission andparking will be free. There will be live entertain-ment, food vendors, and fireworks after dark.“Freedom Fest is a traditional celebration in

Douglas, and we could not provide this celebrationwithout partnering with the Douglas ExchangeClub, local businesses, and private supporters,”stated Georgia Henderson, Central ServicesDirector for the City of Douglas. “Our Community,working together, has helped to build this celebra-

tion into a tradition for many families in Douglas and Coffee County. This year we are sure to seemore people come out to enjoy quality entertainment, food, and fun.”For more information about the 4th of July Freedom Fest in Douglas, call 912-381-2441, e-

mail 1dominic@windstream.net, or visit www.cityofdouglas.com.

JUNE28,30 – ROSWELL – United Methodist Church

Patriotic Celebration Concerts. 770-594-0512.29 – CLEVELAND – Freedom Fest North Geor -

gia, Leisure Acres Campground. 706-865-6466.29 – COLUMBUS – Independence Day

Celebration, Ft. Benning, 3pm. 800-999-1613.30 – PERRY – Parade & Freedom Fireworks,

6:30-9:30pm. 478-987-1234.30 – SAVANNAH – Sav. Winds of Armstrong

Univ./America the Beautiful, 3pm. 912-344-2556.30 – TOCCOA – Symphony Orchestra

Patriotic Pops Concert. 706-886-8614.

JULY1-7 – CLEVELAND – 4th of July, Babyland

General. 706-865-2171.3 – BLUE RIDGE – Firecracker Special Train

Ride, 7pm. 877-413-8724.3 – KENNESAW – Salute to America,

Downtown, 6-11pm. 770-422-9714.3 – MADISON – Independence Day Concert

& Picnic, Cultural Center, 7pm. 706-342-4743.Fireworks, Heritage Park, Dusk. 706-342-1251.

3 – MANCHESTER – Fireworks Display, OldMill, 5:30pm-10pm. 706-846-3141.

3 – TYBEE ISLAND – Independence DayFireworks. 800-868-2322.

4 – ALBANY – 4th of July Celebration,Fairgrounds, 3pm-dark. 866-750-0840.

4 – ALPHARETTA – July 4th Fireworks &Festivities, Wills Park, 6-10pm. 678-827-6133.

4 – ATLANTA – Atlanta Symphony AllAmerican Celebration, Verizon Wireless, 404-733-5010. Lenox Square Legendary 4th of July, 404-233-6767. Peachtree Road Race, 404-875-7275.

4 – ATLANTA – Red, White & Brew, GeorgiaAquarium. 404-581-4000.

4 – BLAIRSVILLE – Fireworks Celebration,Meeks Park, 9:30pm. 706-745-5789. Indepen -dence Day at Vogel St. Park. 706-745-2628. LakeNottely Independence Day Boat Parade, Marina,11am. 706-745-3638.

4 – BRUNSWICK – Old Fashioned 4th of JulyCelebration, Waterfront Pk., 7pm. 912-265-4032.

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•SE Regional Little LeagueSoftball – July 24-30

•SE Regional Little LeagueBaseball – AUGUST 1-9

•Georgia Golden Olympics– SEPTEMBER 18-21

•Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival– OCTOBER 19 & 20www.mossycreekfestival.com

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JULY4 – BUFORD – Fabulous Fourth of July, Mall

of Georgia. 770-271-9458.4 – CARTERSVILLE – Fireworks Hike, Pine

Mountain Trail, 8:15pm. 770-387-5625.4 – COLUMBUS – Patriotic Fourth, National

Infantry Museum. 800-999-1613.4 – CORDELE – Fireworks at Georgia Veterans

State Park, 9:30pm. 229-276-2371.4 – DAWSONVILLE – Hooray for the Red,

White, & Blue, Amicalola St. Pk. 706-265-4703.4 – DECATUR – Pied Piper Parade 6pm,

Concert 7pm, Fireworks 9pm. Downtown. 404-370-4100.

4 – DEMOREST – Glorious Fourth of July Cel -e bration, Downtown, 10am-dark. 706-778-4654.

4 – DOUGLAS – Freedom Fest, J. C. AdamsPark, 5pm. 912-381-2441.

4 – EAST POINT – Salute to Red, White, &Blue Celebration, Commons Area. 404-270-7016.

4 – FITZGERALD – Independence DayCelebration, Paulk Park. 800-386-4642.

4 – GRIFFIN – Fourth of July Parade. 770-229-6400.

4 – HIAWASSEE – Fourth of July Boat Parade,Lake Chatuge. 706-896-4966.

4 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Independence DayCelebration. 912-635-3636. 4th of July Cookout,J. I. Club Pavilion. 912-635-2400.

4 – JULIETTE – Ol’ Time Independence Day atJarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.

4 – LUMPKIN – Independence Day, WestvilleVillage. 888-733-1850.

4 – MARIETTA – 4th of July Celebration,Square, 10am-dark. 770-794-5601.

4 – McCAYSVILLE – Southern Nights Fire -works, Tater Hill. 800-899-6867.

4 – MIDWAY – Independence Day ColonialFaire, Fort Morris. 912-884-5999.

4 – NEWNAN – Independence Day Parade.770-254-2627.

4 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Star-Spangled BeachParty, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.

4 – RICHMOND HILL – July 4th Celebration,Fort McAllister. 912-727-2339.

4 – ST. MARYS – Independence Day Festival& Fireworks. 912-882-4000.

4 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – 4th of JulyCelebration. 912-262-6934.

4 – THOMASVILLE – Celebration/Fire works,Remington Park, 6:30-10pm. 229-227-7001.

4 – YOUNG HARRIS – Star SpangledCookout & Fireworks Show, Brasstown ValleyResort, 7-10pm. 706-379-4617.

4-5 – ATLANTA – 4th of July, CentennialOlympic Park. 404-223-4412.

4-6 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK –Fantastic Fourth Celebration. 770-498-5690.

4-7 – SAVANNAH – Fourth of July Festivalon the River. 912-234-0295.

5-7 – ST. SIMONS – Sunshine Festival Arts &Crafts Show, Postell Park. 912-262-0628.

6 – BLUE RIDGE – Fourth of July Day Parade,Downtown, 10am. 706-258-2750. Lake BlueRidge Fireworks, Marina. 706-632-2618.

6 – RICHMOND Hill – Red, White, & BlueCelebration, 4-9:30m. 912-756-2676.

Firecracker Special on Blue Ridge Scenic RailwayThe Firecracker Special will depart the Blue

Ridge Scenic Railway Depot on Wednesday,July 3, at 7pm for a four hour round trip. Therewill be a two hour lay-over in McCaysville wherethe train riders can enjoy the great CopperBasin Fireworks display. They are encouragedto take a lawn chair and sit outside the train toview the fireworks. For more information on therailway, see the article on page 16. For informa-tion and reservations, visit www.brscenic.com orcall 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724.

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

June 1-2 A Thibaudet PremiereJune 7-8 Music from Final FantasyJune 13,15 Close Encounters (Strauss, Holst)June 20,22 Runnicles-Vogt-BrahmsJune 29 Joan RiversJuly 2 Cyndi Lauper, Hunter ValentineJuly 5 All American Celebration w/ASO

BRUNSWICK ACTORS’ THEATRE912-262-0628, www.artdowntowngallery209.com

Thru June 9 Secrets of a Soccer Mom

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

Thru June 9 True Story of 3 Little PigsJune 13-July 28 Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the HatAug. 1-Sept. 8 Rumpelstiltskin

CALHOUN LITTLE THEATRE706-629-2599, www.harrisartscenter.com

June 1-2 A Grand Night for SingingAug. 23-31 Arsenic & Old Lace

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

June 14-29 Great American Trailer Park Musical

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

June 14-23 Mr. Long Said Nothing

FORT GORDON DINNER THEATRE706-793-8552, www.fortgordon.com

July 19-Aug. 3 Social Security

GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE THEATREAtlanta, 404-504-1473, www.gashakespeare.org

June 21-July 21 MetamorphosesJuly 2-20 Mighty Myths & Legends

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

June 7-16 The 39 StepsAug. 1-11 Gypsy

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

June 27-30 Alice in Wonderland

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

July 19-Aug. 4 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

ACT 3 PRODUCTIONS Sandy Springs770-241-1905, www.act3productions.org

June 14-29 Hair

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

Thru June 23 Seminar

ANSLEY PARK PLAYHOUSE Atlanta404-875-1193, www.ansleyparkplayhouse.com

Thru June 7 Peachtree BattleNow Playing The Limousine Ride

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

June 6-23 Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret ClassAug. 1-18 Marvelous Wonderettes

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

Thru July 31 Night at the Sternbank MuseumAug. 1-Nov. 6 Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Someone Dies

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

Thru June 2 Bad Year for TomatoesJune 15 Jonathan Byrd concertJuly 11-28 The Hallelujah GirlsAug. 22-Sept. 8 Love, Sex, & the IRS

ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE706-548-3854, www.townandgownplayers.org

June 14-23 Great American Trailer Park MusicalAug. 16-25 Hamlet

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

June 7-23 Joseph & Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

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CalhounLittle Theatrecast of“Foreigner.”

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LEGACY THEATRETyrone, 770-306-3343, www.thelegacytheatre.org

July 12-Aug. 4 Tarzan

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

Thru June 23 Hamlet & Rosencrantz &Guildenstern Are Dead

June 29-July 14 Fortinbras by Lee BlessingJuly 20-Aug. 17 A Midsummer Night’s DreamAug. 9-Sept. 1 Complete Works of William

Shakespeare (abridged)

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

July 11-28 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

NEXT STAGE THEATRE COMPANYMarietta, 678-744-6398,www.nextstagetheatrecompany.com

June 14-20 Jesus Christ Superstar

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

Thru June 8 Picasso at the Lapin AguileJune 28-29 Little Princess

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

Thru June 9 Shakespeare in Hollywood

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

Thru Aug. 9 The Beat Goes OnAug. 15-24 Les Miserables in ConcertThru Nov. 23 Savannah Live

SERENBE PLAYHOUSE Chattahoochee Hills,770-463-1110, www.serenbeplayhouse.com

June 2-July 27 Velbeteen RabbitJune 27-July 14 A Walk in the WoodsJuly 25-Aug. 11 Hair

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

July 11-28 All Shook Up

SPRINGER THEATERColumbus, 706-324-5714, www.springeroperahouse.org

July 13-21 Alice in Wonderland

STAGE DOOR PLAYERSDunwoody, 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net

Thru June 6 Dancing at LughnasaJuly 12-Aug. 4 Once Upon a Mattress

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

Aug. 2-17 The Fantasticks

THOMASVILLE ON STAGE229-226-0863, www.tosac.com

July 12-21 The Wizard of Oz

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Aug. 31 �Sept. 2 • DowntownFamilies receive the “Royal Treatment”in Kingsland this Labor Day weekend

Saturday & Sunday•5K Run (Saturday, 7:00 a.m.)•75+ Arts, Crafts, Antiques &

Collectibles Vendors (12 n.-6 p.m.)•Catfish Dinners (begins 12 n.)•Free Entertainment on Main Stage•Family Amusement Area (begins 12 n.)(featuring pony rides, kiddie train, inflatables, bungee jump, mining attraction)

Monday•Pancake Breakfast (7 a.m.)•Parade (10 a.m.)•Antique Car, Truck & Tractor Exhibit•75+ Arts, Crafts, Antiques &

Collectibles Vendors (9 a.m.-6 p.m.)•Catfish Dinners (begins 12 n.)•Free Entertainment on Main Stage•Family Amusement Area (begins 12 n.)

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