May 2007 - Community Events Calendar COMPILED BY ASHLEY SPILLERS WITH JENNIFER HEWETT  Step back in time
This year, Rock City, a popular attraction at Lookout Mountain, celebrates its 75th anniversary. Millions of tourists have visited this site since its opening in 1932. The 4,100-foot walking trail with gardens, caves and rock formations lures visitors every year, and its popularity has contributed to a long history and the addition of new attractions. To commemorate the special anniversary, the park is hosting a Founder’s Day Celebration May 19-20 to “Step Back in Time to 1932.” Visitors will be able to “revisit” 1932 with classic specialty foods and retail items while being entertained by costumed actors and dancers. Chattanooga’s big band, Sweet Georgia Sound, will play live music, and those in attendance will have a special visit from the past—actors in costume portraying Rock City’s founders, Garnet and Frieda Carter. For more information, visit www.seerockcity.com or call (706) 820-2531 or (800) 854-0675. —Ashley Spillers
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Published events HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY Chattanooga Doll Club Doll Show and Sale, May 5, Colonade Catoosa Civic Center, Ringgold. Many types of dolls for sale, including antique dolls, Barbies, G.I. Joe figures, fashion dolls, clothing and more. (423) 843-2529. More than a Taste, May 5, downtown Calhoun. Festival includes a string band, crafters, food from local restaurants, storytellers, children’s activities and more. www.cgarts.org. (706) 625-3200. Wings of Hope 19th Annual Tour of Homes, May 5, Big Canoe. Tour of Big Canoe homes, with proceeds directly benefiting charities in Dawson and Pickens counties. www.bigcanoetour.org. (706) 579-2531. Living History Weekend, May 5-6, 6th Cavalry Museum, Fort Oglethorpe. Relive historical moments from the Civil War to the Gulf War through re-enactments and exhibits including military vehicles, demonstrations, a German POW display and museum tours. www.6thcavalrymuseum.com. (706) 861-2860. “The Odd Couple,” May 11-13, Rome Little Theatre, Rome. The female version of the comedy about the interactions between two very different people. www.romelittletheatre.com. (706) 295-7171. A Taste of Georgia Art, May 14-26, Georgia Art Exchange, Woodstock. Exhibitions of artists including Sergey Cherep, Joanne Gossman, Carol Jackson and Jeff Lange. www.georgiaartexchange.org. (770) 882-5911. Battle of Resaca Re-enactment, May 18-20, Resaca. Celebrate the 143rd anniversary of the Battle of Resaca from the Civil War, while visiting military and refugee camps, listening to period musicians and talking to citizens of 1864 Georgia. www.georgiadivision.org. (706) 625-3200. 1890s Days Jamboree, May 25, Ringgold. A parade, food, arts, crafts, fiddle and dance contests, car show and more. www.cityofringgold.com. (706) 935-3061. 31st Annual Arts in the Park Festival, May 26-27, Blue Ridge. More than 150 booths with juried fine arts and handmade crafts, food, artist demonstrations and more. www.brmaa.net. (706) 632-2144.
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show, May 5, downtown Toccoa. The Currahee Artists’ Guild presents its judged art show with food, face painting, art demonstrations and more. (706) 886-6138. Annual Spring Festival, May 5, downtown Lavonia. Local arts and crafts, food, musical entertainment and children’s activities. (706) 356-8202. Mayfest, May 5, Helen. Experience German culture in this traditional event featuring food, drink and dance. www.helenga.org. (706) 878-2181. Superstar Concert Series Presents George Jones, May 12, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee. The legendary country singer is set to perform at this concert series. www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com. (706) 896-4191. Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, May 18-20, Cumming. Browse through thousands of unique items, including home décor, jewelry, art and more. www.lakewoodantiques.com. (770) 889-3400. Mountain Laurel Festival 5K Race and Fun Run, May 19, Clarkesville. The Kiwanis Club hosts this run as part of their “Run and See Georgia Grand Prix Series.” (706) 754-4113. 2007 Mountain Flower Art Festival, May 19-20, Dahlonega. Enjoy this festival including fine arts and crafts, plant sale and expo. www.dahlonega.org. (706) 864-3711. “Dance, Dance, Dance,” May 20, Toccoa. A night of music performed by the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra. (706) 491-5020. A Day at the Fort, May 26, Fort Hollingsworth. Tours of the frontier fort built in 1793, music, storytelling and old-fashioned arts and crafts. (706) 754-4538. 18th Annual Pig-Out, May 26, Sautee Nacoochee. Volunteer firefighters will be cooking up barbecue for Memorial Day weekend, including pork, chicken and Brunswick stew. (706) 878-9349. Wings of Flight, May 26-28, Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville. Learn about winged creatures like birds, bats and butterflies. www.gastateparks.org. (800) 573-9656.
ATLANTA METRO Cartoon Madness 2, through May 12, Alcove Fine Art, Atlanta. View this group show featuring new and classic cartoon-inspired works. www.alcovearts.com. (404) 663-0159. “Dreaming Cows,” through May 21, Schatten Gallery, Atlanta. Artist Betty LaDuke’s exhibition featuring nearly 70 paintings, pen drawings and color photographs based on her visit to Heifer International’s project sites. www.lacsp.emory.edu. (404) 727-6562. Georgia Renaissance Festival, through June 3, Atlanta. Experience the life of a 15th-century kingdom, complete with the king and his court, castles and cottages, pubs and more than 150 unique shops. www.georgiarenaissancefestival.com. (770) 964-8575. “4 Visionaries” Exhibit, through June 9, Trinity Gallery, Atlanta.Featuring artwork by four men who “push the limits” of their art. www.trinitygallery.com. (404) 237-0370. 30th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival, May 1-31, various venues, Atlanta. Month long celebration with concerts throughout the city, culminating in the May 26-28 festival at Piedmont Park. www.atlantafestivals.com. (404) 853-4234. Music in the Museum Series: Amina Figarova, May 2, Oglethorpe University Museum, Atlanta. The Holland-based musician performs her compositions with inspiration from jazz, reggae and Latin music. www.oglethorpe.edu. (404) 261-1441. Shake at the Lake, May 2-6, Lake Clara Meer, Piedmont Park, Atlanta. Georgia Shakespeare presents this free play, “Twelfth Night,” under the stars. www.shakeatthelake.com. (404) 264-0020. Frontier Days: Georgia Between the Wars, May 3-6, Antebellum Plantation and Farmyard, Stone Mountain. View live demonstrations of pre-Revolutionary times, the pioneer era and the Civil War, with chances to meet a cavalry unit, learn about weaponry and war strategy, frontier skills, period clothing and more. www.stonemountainpark.com. (770) 498-5690. 18th Annual Decatur Arts Festival, May 3-26, Decatur. Multi-day festival includes an artist market, fine arts exhibit, an ArtWalk, children’s festival and more. www.decaturartsalliance.org. (404) 371-9583. Beethoven and More, May 5, First Baptist Church, Marietta. The Marietta Master Choir presents Beethoven’s Mass in C, featuring professional soloists and orchestra. www.mariettamasterchorale.org. (404) 408-8498. 4th Annual Spring Festival, May 5, Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, Kennesaw. Enjoy shopping at more than 40 vendor booths while listening to live performances by local groups, and bring the kids for the moonwalk and other activities. www.kirkwoodpc.org. (770) 427-3545. 15th Annual Orphan Vehicle Celebration, May 5, Snellville. The Snellville Days Festival hosts an extraordinary vehicle show with classic cars like Tuckers, a Duesenberg, Studebakers, Hudsons and more. (404) 288-8222. Atika: Light, Space, Beauty, May 5-6, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Atlanta. Choreographer and Emory University senior Irfana Jetha presents a special project from the Emory Dance Company choreographed as an exploration of a garden. www.arts.emory.edu. (404) 727-5050. Fiesta Atlanta, May 6, Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta. Cinco de Mayo celebration includes Latin music, food and live performances by locally and nationally known artists. www.fiestaatlanta.com. (404) 350-0200. Poetry Reading with Lee Passarella, May 9, Callanwolde, Atlanta. View the art and performance of poetry with readings. www.callanwolde.org. (404) 872-5338. Bard in the Yard, May 11-12, Barrington Hall, Roswell. Shakespeare on the Green returns with performances of “Much Ado About Nothing” presented by the North Fulton Drama Club. www.barrington-hall.org. (770) 638-8747. 17th Annual Colors Festival of Arts, May 12-13, historic town square, Roswell. View fine arts, original crafts and performing arts at this weekend festival, also including children’s activities. www.cvb.roswell.ga.us. (770) 640-3253. Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour, May 12-13, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Atlanta. See 11 gardens not open to the public, including a Japanese-influenced garden and an English garden. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org. (404) 591-1575. 2007 Frog Frolics, May 12, 19, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Marietta. Join naturalist Jerry Hightower for songs around a campfire, a guided night hike looking and listening for frogs, and more. Registration required. (678) 538-1200. Big Band Jazz, May 15, Norcross. The Gwinnett Philharmonic presents Joe Gransden for an evening of big band jazz music. www.gwinnettphilharmonic.org. (770) 418-1115. Five Elements for a Complete Garden, May 15, Atlanta History Center, Atlanta. Owner of Petals from the Past, Jason Powell, will discuss creating a new garden. www.georgiaperennial.org. (404) 876-0813. Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, May 18, Emerson Concert Hall, Atlanta. Emory’s Scott Stewart leads high school wind band performers from more than 50 high schools and 15 countries. www.arts.emory.edu. (404) 727-5050. Marietta Spring Festival, May 18-19, Jim Miller Park, Marietta. Listen to live bluegrass music from several bands, including Ducktown Station, Cedar Hill and more. www.jackgrass.com. (770) 528-8875. 14th Annual Dream Gardens of Dunwoody Tour, May 18-20, Dunwoody. View six gardens, including the personal gardens of two landscape designers and a wildlife-friendly garden. www.dunwoodynature.org. (770) 394-3322. 5th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration, May 19, Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth. Activities include games, vintage military transportation vehicles and caboose rides. www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org. (770) 476-2013. Artful Garden Tour, May 19, Atlanta. Tour several of Atlanta’s finest gardens with design and art, highlighting artists such as Martin Dawe, Glenn Dair and various “plein air” painters. www.high.org./gardentour. (404) 733-4521. 16th Annual Atlanta Street of Dreams Luxury Home Show, May 19-July 1, Atlanta. Featuring nine unique show homes at Tributary at New Manchester, a development community, while also showcasing EarthCraft-certified, green-built homes. www.streetofdreams.com. (425) 483-0253. Mandolin Concert, May 20, Northside Drive Baptist Church, Atlanta. The Atlanta Mandolin Society presents musical selections ranging from turn-of-the-century rags and marches, to classical, Latin, Irish and more. (404) 237-8621. “Charm School,” May 25-June 24, Horizon Theatre, Atlanta. A comedy that proves sometimes humor can arise from diversity training in the workplace. www.horizontheatre.org. (404) 584-7450.
HISTORIC HEARTLAND “Go Tell” Crusade, through May 2, McConnell Talbert Stadium, Warner Robins. Featuring internationally known evangelist Rick Gage speaking on the pressures of youth culture today. www.gotellministries.com. (478) 953-7480. The Jackleg Testament, through July 8, Georgia Museum of Art, Athens. Experience this exhibition by artist Jay Bolotin that combines printmaking, computer animation and song to re-tell the creation story from Genesis. www.uga.edu/gamuseum. (706) 542-4662. Appraisal Day, May 4-5, Georgia Museum of Art, Athens. The public has the opportunity to bring their prized possessions into the museum for a professional appraisal. www.uga.edu/gamuseum. (706) 542-4662. Madison in May, May 4-5, Madison. The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center is sponsoring a tour of homes and gardens that includes two days of self-guided tours through the beautiful tree-lined streets and surrounding countryside. www.madisonmorgancultural.org. (877) 233-2598. Macon Gardens, Mansions & Moonlight, May 5, Macon. Tour the historic mansions and gardens of Macon, ending with a garden market at Central City Park. (478) 742-8155. Central Georgia Home Show, May 18-20, Perry. Featuring everything that has to do with home building, buying, renovation, landscaping and more. (478) 328-7006.
CLASSIC SOUTH From Ty to Cal: A Century of Baseball in Augusta, through Oct. 31, Augusta Museum of History, Augusta. A micro-exhibit of Augusta’s baseball history, told through souvenirs, photographs and game-used equipment. www.augustamuseum.org. (706) 722-8454. 7th Annual Eco-Meet, May 4, Thomson. Students in grades 6-8 to participate in this fun, hands-on environmental/science challenge. www.csraesec.org. (877) 595-9777. Art in the Park, May 5, Memorial Gardens, Evans. A fun family event featuring a showcase of regional and local artists and a juried art show. www.columbiacountyga.edu. (706) 312-7191. Mother’s Day in the Gardens, May 13, Georgia Golf Hall of Fame and Botanical Gardens, Augusta. Celebrate this special day for mothers with a picnic lunch and more than eight acres of display gardens. www.gghf.org. (706) 724-4443 or (888) 874-4443. 9th Annual Garfield Wash Pot Cookout, May 19, Garfield. Sample a variety of foods cooked in wash pots, plus arts and crafts, a soapbox derby, lawnmower pull and a kids’ area. southfest.com/georgia.html. (478) 763-2211.
PRESIDENTIAL PATHWAYS May Day Traditions, May 4, Historic Westville, Lumpkin. Young men and women re-create a traditional May Day celebration, complete with costumed dancers and a “Tournament of Games.” www.westville.org. (888) 733-1850. Georgia State SquareDancers Association’s Spring Dance, May 4-5, Columbus. Hosted by the Fountain City Twirlers, this two-day festival and dance includes workshops followed by rounds of dancing. (706) 989-3070. Garden Railroad Display, May 4-6, Piedmont Lake Garden Railroad, Pine Mountain. Model railroad display, open to the public only once a year, containing more than 1,800 feet of track and up to 15 different trains. (706) 663-8304. Turkey Creek Festival, May 5, Byromville. Parade, museum tour, arts and crafts, food vendors, mini-flea market and fire truck rides. www.turkeycreekfestival. (478) 433-2791. 66th Annual Cotton Pickin’ Fair, May 5-6, Gay. Enjoy art, antiques, crafts, delicious Southern food, folk dancing, storytelling and more. www.cpfair.org. (706) 538-6814. Geology Day, May 12, Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin. Join Professor Rich McWilliams of Thomas University for a talk about this unusual state park. www.gastateparks.org. (800) 864-7275. Herbal Teas and Salves, May 12, Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange. Dee Smith of Auburn University teaches participants how to create healing and soothing salves from herbs that can be grown in home gardens. www.hillsanddalesestate.org. (706) 882-3242. 2nd Annual Pimiento Festival, May 19, Zebulon. In celebration of National Pimiento Month, events include the crowning of the Pimiento Queen, plus an antique tractor parade and show, sidewalk chalk-art contest for kids and more. www.simplysoutherntourism.org. (678) 688-1741. 4th Annual Tour de Lake Bicycle Ride, May 19, Earle Cook Park, LaGrange. A bike ride highlighting West Point Lake and its surroundings, with all proceeds going toward maintaining the lake. www.westpointlakecoalition.org. (706) 884-5916. 1836 Creek Indian War Re-enactment, May 26-27, Historic Westville, Lumpkin. A re-enactment of one of the last American Indian battles in Georgia. www.westville.org. (888) 733-1850. Memorial Day Activities, May 28, Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin. Join the park staff for a guided hike and activities and games to celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer. www.gastateparks.org. (800) 864-7275.
MAGNOLIA MIDLANDS Country Comedy Tour, May 10, Opera House, Hawkinsville. Prepare for laughter and Southern humor in this comedy show featuring comedians MG, Benjie Wright and Matt Mitchell. www.countrycomedytour.com. (478) 783-1884. “The Importance of Being Earnest,” May 11, Emma Kelly Theater, downtown, Statesboro. The National Players perform this light-hearted, comedic production full of humor and wit. (912) 212-2787. 15th Annual Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival, May 12, Lions Park, Abbeville. Visit the Wild Hog Capital of Georgia, plus wild hog baying contest, arts and crafts, food and family entertainment. www.hogfestival.com. (229) 467-2144. Glennville Sweet Onion Festival, May 12, Glennville. Celebrate the sweet onion with the Onion Run/Walk, parade, arts and crafts, food venues, children’s events and live entertainment. www.glennvillesweetonionfestival.com. (912) 654-2461. History of the Park, May 15, Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site, Fitzgerald. A storytelling history of the site where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured. (229) 831-2335. 16th Annual Southern Cruisers Car, Truck, Tractor & Motorcycle Show, May 19, Kiwanis-Ogeechee Fairgrounds, Statesboro. A family event with prizes going to the top cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and imports. www.statesborocruisers.org. (912) 764-3523.
PLANTATION TRACE A Royal Affair, through Aug. 11, Albany Museum of Art, Albany. This exhibition is comprised of treasures from the Republic of Benin, including the royal throne of Benin Oba. www.albanymuseum.com. (229) 439-8400. Walk for Better Health, through Dec. 31, Albany. Join Mix 107 DJ Jaxon Riley and the Southwest Georgia Community Health Institute on Tuesday and Thursday evenings on the Meredyth Walking Trail. (229) 420-1085. 17th Annual Tour of Homes, May 5, Dawson. The Terrell County Historic Preservation Society hosts this tour of historical homes and buildings, including the courthouse and a church. (229) 995-2125. The Viennese Tradition, May 5, Albany Municipal Auditorium, Albany. Soprano Helen Werum joins the orchestra to perform compositions by Mozart. www.albanysymphony.org. (229) 317-6799. 2nd Annual Southern Invitational, May 20, Berlin. The Georgia Lawn Mower Racing Association hosts the local chapter’s race, where riders compete for trophies and bragging rights. www.glmra.org. (850) 971-4391.
GEORGIA’S COAST 5th Annual Turtle Crawl and Nest Fest, May 5, Jekyll Island. Take part in the festivities that include a USA Triathlon-sanctioned triathlon, 5K run/walk, and the educational activities and live music of Nest Fest. www.jekyllisland.com/turtlecrawl. (877) 459-5955. SOAR Birds of Prey Program, May 5, Crooked River State Park, St. Marys. Educational presentation about birds of prey, including live raptors on display. (912) 882-8531. Jekyll Island Club Cottage Tour, May 5-26, historic district, Jekyll Island. Tour a home that is usually closed to the public and hear the history of the structure and the family that lived there. (912) 635-4036. Annual Blessing of the Fleet, May 13, Brunswick. Send the local shrimp boats off with an official blessing, plus food and a waterfront stroll. (912) 265-4032. 2007 Tour of Homes, May 19, Brunswick. View this tour of historic homes, sponsored by the Brunswick Landmarks Foundation. www.brunswicklandmarks.com/tour.html. (912) 270-3253. War of Jenkins’ Ear, May 26, Wormsloe Historic Site, Savannah. See re-enactments of colonial Georgia’s military operations during the 1739-1745 war between England and Spain, including musket-firing, cartridge-making and military drills. (912) 353-3023.
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