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CONTENTS
Georgia Events & Activities . . .4-10Holiday Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Holiday Events & More . . . . . .12-20Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .22-23
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The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is thepremiere publication for information on activities andentertainment in Georgia. Eight issues are published eachyear, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 GeorgiaWelcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, andnumerous other outlets as well as to subscribers.Subscription is $18 per year. Contents are copy righted andmay not be reproduced without permission.
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November1-7 – SAVANNAH – Film Festival, Trustees
Theater & Lucas Theatre. 912-525-5050.1-14 – THOMSON – Corn Maze, Old
Frontier. 706-597-1000.1-15 – HELEN – Visiting Artist Series, Unicoi
State Park, Sat. & Sun. 800-573-9659.1-22 – DAWSONVILLE – Uncle Chuck’s
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. 770-772-6223.1-30 – FORT VALLEY – Camellia Days,
Massee Lane Gardens. 877-422-6355.3 – THOMASVILLE – Opera Star Luca
Pisaroni, Cultural Center, 8 p.m. 229-226-7404.3-4 – COLUMBUS – Rain–Tribute to Beatles.
RiverCenter. 706-256-3612.3-7 – BAINBRIDGE – Decatur County Fall
Festival & Fair, Fairgrounds. 229-246-4774.5-8 – SAVANNAH – Disney on Ice’s Finding
Nemo, Civic Center. 800-351-7469.6 – ATHENS – Moe Concert, Classic Center.
800-918-6393.6 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists Row,
down town, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702.6 – BRUNSWICK – Storyteller/Maskmaker
Michael Cooper, Ritz Theatre, 8 p.m. 912-262-6934. First Friday Promenade. 912-279-2603.
6-7 – DALTON – Culinary Tour. 800-331-3258.6-7 – VIENNA – Big Pig Jig, Big Pig Jig
Village. 229-268-8275.6-8 – DAHLONEGA – Hemlock Fest. 706-
265-5282.7 – CALVARY – Mule Day. 229-377-mule.7 – CASSVILLE – Confederate Cemetery Lu m -
in aries/Burning of Cassville, dusk. 770-382-2294.7 – CORDELE – Tribute to Veterans, Georgia
Veterans State Park. 229-276-2371.7 – DALTON - Kiwanis Pancake Festival &
Holiday Open House, Downtown. 800-331-3258.7 – DARIEN – Fall Festival; Pirate Day at Fort
King George; Christmas Pageant. 912-437-4192.7 – ELBERTON – Granite City Festival,
Downtown. 706-283-5651.
7 – JULIETTE – Syrup Makin’ & Storytellin’,Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.
7 – LOGANVILLE – Autumn HeritageFestival, Downtown. 770-283-9016.
7 – MANCHESTER – Veteran’s Day Parade,11 a.m. 706-763-1028.
7 – STILESBORO – 97th Annual Chrysan -themum Show, Historic Academy. 800-733-2280.
7 – WARM SPRINGS – Fala Day Tribute,FDR’s Little White House. 706-655-5870.
7 –WAYCROSS – Oak St. Fest. 912-283-3744.7-8 – SOPERTON – Million Pines Arts &
Crafts Festival. 912-529-6611.7-8 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique Show
& Sale, Postell Park, Pier Village. 912-264-3254.7-8 – SUMMERVILLE – Rattling Gourd Art
Festival, Civic Center. 706-506-2404.7-8 – TOCCOA – Harvest Fest 706-282-3309.7,14 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts,
Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.8 – BRUNSWICK – OSKAR Rockhammer
Concert, Waterfront Pk., 6 p.m. 912-265-4032.8 – CALHOUN – SEBA Bluegrass Jam, Harris
Arts Ctr., 2-5 p.m. 706-620-2599.8 – CONYERS – Sacred Music Concert,
Monastery of Holy Spirit, 3:30 p.m. 770-602-2606.8 – THOMASVILLE – Americana Concert,
Cultural Center. 229-226-6964.
CHRISTMAS PARADESNOVEMBER30 Thomasville . . . . .6:30 p.m. 229-226-3446DECEMBER1 Madison . . . . . . . .5:50 p.m. 706-342-12513 Athens . . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m. 706-613-35893 Atlanta (Downtown)10:30 a.m. 404-785-66353 Cartersville . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 678-848-58293 Fitzgerald . . . . . . .6:30 p.m. 800-386-46423 LaGrange . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 706-884-86714 Cochran . . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m. 478-934-29655 Baxley . . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 912-367-77315 Blairsville . . . . . . . . . .4 p.m. 877-745-57895 Brunswick . . . . . . . .10 a.m. 912-265-40325 Byron . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 p.m. 478-956-24095 Cleveland . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m. 800-392-82795 Conyers . . . . . . . .4:30 p.m. 800-266-93775 Douglas . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m. 912-383-02775 Fort Valley . . . . . . . . .5 p.m. 478-825-59865 Hawkinsville . . . . .5:30 p.m. 478-783-17175 Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 p.m. 706-878-21815 Port Wentworth .5:30 p.m. 912-965-19995 Richmond Hill . . . . .10 a.m. 912-756-26765 Warner Robins . . . .10 a.m. 478-922-85856 Griffin . . . . . . . . . .2:30 p.m. 770-229-64006 Thomson . . . . . . . . . .3 p.m. 706-597-100010 Calhoun . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m. 800-887-381112 Darien . . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 912-437-483712 Kennesaw . . . . . . .12 Noon 770-422-971412 Tybee Island . . . . . . .3 p.m. 912-786-544415 Tallapoosa . . . . . . . . .7 p.m. 770-574-2482
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SCENE FROM ROCK CITY’S ENCHANTED GARDEN OF LIGHTS
“Glory to God in the highest, and onearth peace to men on whom hisfavor rests.”
Luke 2:14(NIV)
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November11 – AUGUSTA – Veterans Day Parade
Celebration, Riverwalk. 706-821-1754.11 – BYRON – Veterans Day Celebration,
Muncipal Building, 11 a.m. 478-956-2409.11 – ELLIJAY – Veterans Parade. 706-635-7400.11 – SAVANNAH – Veterans Day, Mighty
Eighth Air Force Museum. 912-746-8888.12-13 – COLUMBUS – The Jungle Book.
RiverCenter. 706-256-3612.13-14 –CUMMING – Steam, Antique Tractor, &
Gas Engine Exposition, Fairgrounds. 770-781-3491.13-14 – HAMPTON – Folktales & Moon -
light, Nash Farm. 770-288-7300.13-14 – SAVANNAH – Roundhouse Rail road
Museum Blues & BBQ Festival. 912-651-3673.13-15 – NORTHEAST GEORGIA – Arts
Tour, various sites. 706-754-5989.14 – CAMILLA to GAINESVILLE – High
Cotton 65-Mile Yard Sale. 229-336-5255.14 – CARTERSVILLE – Sammy Kershaw,
Grand Theatre, 7 p.m. 770-386-7343.14 – COLUMBUS – Veterans Day Parade,
Downtown, 9 a.m. 706-568-4592.14 – DALTON – Veterans Day Parade,
Downtown, 11 a.m. 706-876-1572.14 – DARIEN – Debatable Land Autumn
Encampment, Fort King George. 912-437-4770.
14 – DOUGLAS – Salute to Veterans Pro gram,Heritage Station Museum, 2-4 p.m. 912-389-3401.
14 – LUMPKIN – Georgia History Adventure,Westville. 888-733-1850.
14 – MACON – Macon Symphony Orchestra,Grand Opera House, 7:30 p.m. 478-301-5300.
14 – OCHLOCKNEE – Old South Day. 229-574-5375.
14 – STATESBORO – GSU InternationalFestival, Mill Creek Park. 912-478-0332.
14 – WARRENTON – Sportsman’s Festival.706-465-9604.
14-15 – FORT VALLEY – Middle Ga. Cam -ell ia Society Show, Lane Packing. 478-8250-4038.
14-15 – MOULTRIE – Calico Holiday Arts &Crafts Show, Spence Field. 229-985-1968.
14-15 – SAVANNAH – Telfair Square ArtFair. 912-790-8869.
15 – ATHENS – Symphony Fall Concert,Classic Center, 3 p.m. 706-357-4444.
15 – COLUMBUS – Darius Rucker, RandyHouser & Gypsy, Civic Center. 706-653-4472.
15 – McDONOUGH – Christmas and theArts, Square. 770-898-3196.
15 – SAVANNAH – Johnny Mercer B’day Cen -ten nial Concert, Civic Ctr., 2 p.m. 912-927-6417.
18 – COLUMBUS – Charlie Daniels Band.RiverCenter.706-256-3612.
19 – CORDELE – SAM Shortline Train toDown town Americus Open House. 877-GA-Rails.
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November19 – FITZGERALD – Susan Brashier, Oboist,
Carnegie Center, 7 p.m. 229-426-5035.19-22 – DALTON – Snow Queen Ballet,
Creative Arts Guild. 706-278-0168.19-29 – AUGUSTA – Holiday Gingerbread
Village, Museum of History. 706-722-8454.20 – ATHENS – Atlanta Rhythm Section,
Classic Center, 8 p.m. 706-357-4444.20 – AUGUSTA – Steep Canyon Rangers
Band, Imperial Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-8341.20-22 – RUTLEDGE – Christmas in the
Country. 706-557-2956.20-22 – WARM SPRINGS – Christmas
Candle light Tour. 800-337-1927.21 – AMERICUS – SAM Shortline Special-
Syrup Day at Carter Boyhood Farm. 877-427-2457.21 – CLARKESVILLE – Chamber of Com -
merce Holiday Bazaar, Aquatic Ctr. 706-778-4654.21 – CLEVELAND – Appalachian Christmas,
BabyLand General. 706-865-2171.21 – COLUMBUS – Columbus Symphony
Orchestra, RiverCenter, 7:30 p.m. 706-256-3612.21 – JULIETTE – Battle of Griswoldville (Civil
War), Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.21 – LINCOLNTON – Pioneer Day, Historical
Park. 706-359-7970.21 – MACON – Harvest Hoedown & Period
Dances, Cannonball House. 478-745-5982.21 – MIDWAY – Revolutionary War En camp -
ment, Fort Morris. 912-884-5999.21 – NICHOLS – Pioneer Harvest Festival,
Gen. Coffee State Park. 912-384-1581.21 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Randall
Bramblett Band, Art Center, 8 p.m. 706-878-3300.21 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Oyster Roast,
Frederica Nat’l. Monument, 7-9 p.m. 912-638-9109.21 – TWIN CITY – Cane Grinding, George L.
Smith Park. 478-763-2759.21 – WARM SPRINGS – Thanksgiving at
FDR’s Little White House, 10-2. 706-655-5870.21-22 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mistletoe Mkt. &
Sugar Plum Tea Room, Tech. College. 706-896-0932.21-22 – CUMMING – Christmas in Central
Park Art & Holiday Event. 678-455-8540.21-22 – THOMASVILLE – Plantation Wild -
life Arts Festival, Cultural Center. 229-226-0588.21-22 – WAYNESBORO – Liberty Arts
Show, Downtown. 706-554-8018.22 – CARTERSVILLE – Christmas at Grand
Oaks, 2-5 p.m. 770-382-6322.22 – DOUGLAS – Downtown Holiday Open
House, 1-5 p.m. 912-389-3401 or 888-426-3334.22 – SAVANNAH – Jepson Center Gospel
Brunch/Ensemble Con Spirito. 912-790-8800.26 – DAWSONVILLE – Appalachian Thanks -
giving, Amicalola Falls St. Pk., 11 a.m. 706-344-1505.
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LONG-RUNNING HOLIDAY EVENTS IN GEORGIANov 3-Dec. 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun 706-629-2599Nov. 3-Jan. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Trains & Traditions, Atlanta Botanical Garden 404-876-5859Nov. 11-Dec. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . Gingerbread Village, Westin Savannah Harbor Resort 912-201-2201Nov. 12-Dec. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences 478-477-3232Nov. 14-Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas House, 1795 W. Wesley Rd., Atlanta 404-733-4620Nov. 14-Dec. 6 . . . . . . . . Trees for Life Celebration, Westin Savannah Harbor Resort 912-201-2018Nov. 14-Dec. 30. . . . . . . . . . . . A Stone Mountain Christmas, Stone Mountain Park 770-498-5690Nov. 14-Jan. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday in Lights, Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park 404-223-4412Nov. 20-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fantasy in Lights, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain 800-225-5292Nov. 20-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights of the South, Grovetown 706-825-6441Nov. 20-Jan. 2 . Enchanted Garden of Lights, Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain 706-820-2531Nov. 22-Dec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magical Nights of Lights, Lake Lanier Islands 800-840-5232Nov. 23-Dec. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Art Show & Sale, Blue Ridge Courthouse 706-632-2144Nov. 23-Dec. 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas in Roswell, Historic District 800-776-7935Nov. 26-Dec. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park, Helen 800-573-9659Nov. 26-Dec. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nights of Lights, Guido Gardens, Metter 912-685-2222Nov. 26-Dec. 25. . . . . Christmas at Southern Tree Plantation, weekends, Blairsville 706-745-0601Nov. 27-Dec. 19 . . . . . Extended Shopping Hours (Fri. & Sat.), Warm Springs Village 800-337-1927Nov. 28-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas Lights at the Old Frontier, Thomson 706-597-1000Nov. 28-Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Island on Jekyll Island, Historic District 877-453-5955Nov. 28-Jan. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Story of the Star, Saturdays, Macon Planetarium 478-477-3232Nov. 28-Jan. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Lights, Downtown Fort Valley 478-825-8567Dec. 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival of Trees, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley 478-967-2358Dec. 3-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black Nativity–Holiday Gospel Celebration, Atlanta 404-588-0308Dec. 4-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas at Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain 433-821-2544Dec. 4-26 . . . . Okefenokee Swamp Enchanted Wilderness Light Show, Waycross 912-283-0583Dec. 6-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holidays in History, Jekyll Island Historic District Tours 912-635-4565Dec. 11-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Country in Lights at The Rock Ranch 706-647-6374
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November26 – TALLAPOOSA – Christmas in Possum
Snout, Downtown. 770-574-5594.27-28 – COLUMBUS – Dramatic Capture of
USS Water Witch, Port Columbus. 706-327-9798.27-28 – YOUNG HARRIS – Fall Arts & Crafts
Festival, Brasstown Valley Resort. 706-379-9900.27 & Dec. 4, 11, 18 – McCAYSVILLE –
Christ mas Village, 6-10 p.m. 800-899-6867.27-Dec. 24 – BLUE RIDGE – Scenic Railway
Holiday Trips. Call for schedules. 877-413-8724.28 – BYRON – Gingerbread Market, Muni ci -
pal Building. 478-825-5986.28 – CLIMAX – Swine Time. 229-246-3300.28 – CORDELE – SAM Shortline Special to
Plains Christmas Lighting & Parade. 877-427-2457.28 – SAVANNAH – Frolic & Harbor Boat
Parade of Lights. 912-644-6452.28-29 – HELEN – Christkindlmarket, down -
town. 706-878-2181.30 – ATHENS – Oak Ridge Boys Christmas
Show, Classic Center. 800-918-6393.30 – LUMPKIN – Christmas Decorating
Workshop, Westville Village. 888-733-1850.
December1 – STOCKBRIDGE – Holiday Festival. 770-
389-5982.1-31 – FORT VALLEY – Camellia Days,
Massee Lane Gardens. 877-422-6355.2 – ATHENS – Bela Fleck & Fleckstones,
Classic Center, 8 p.m. 800-918-6393.2 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Candlelight Tour of
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 4 p.m. 912-635-2600.3 – FORT VALLEY – Mayor’s Christmas
Party, Austin Theatre, 7 p.m. 478-825-5986.3 – MADISON – Atlanta Symphony
Orchestra, Cultural Center, 8 p.m. 706-342-4743.3-5 – THE ROCK – Journey to the Manger,
The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.3-6 – MADISON – Bicentennial Town &
Country Holiday Tour of Homes. 800-709-7406.4 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists’ Row,
Downtown, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702.4 – BRUNSWICK – First Friday Promenade,
Downtown. 912-279-2603.4 – COLUMBUS – Bela Fleck & Fleckstones,
RiverCenter. 706-256-3612.4 – CONYERS – Olde Town Conyers Christ mas
Party, 5-9 p.m. Conyers-Covington Choral GuildConcert, 8 p.m. Rockdale Aud., 800-266-9377.
4-5 – AUGUSTA – Lighted Boat Parade,Riverwalk. 706-722-8000. Historic CandlelightTour, Ezekiel Harris House. 706-722-8454.
4-6 – COLUMBUS – Winterfest 2009, RiverCenter. 888-884-7469.
5 –ATHENS– Jazz with Nnenna Freelon & CountBasie Orchestra, Classic Ctr., 8 p.m. 706-357-4444.
5 – CALHOUN – New Echota ChristmasCandlelight Tour, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 706-624-1321.
5 – CARTERSVILLE – Atlanta Pops HolidayConcert, Grand Theatre, 7 p.m. 770-386-7343.
5 – CEDARTOWN – John Berry Concert,Civic Complex, 7:30 p.m. 770-748-4168.
5 – CLARKESVILLE to LAKE BURTON –Holiday Treasure Hunt, Hwy. 197. 706-348-1482.
5 – CLEVELAND – Christmas in the Moun -tains Celebration, Downtown. 706-865-5356.
5 – COLUMBUS – Jim Brickman. RiverCenter.706-256-3612.
5 – CONYERS – Hometown Holiday Parade &Tree Lighting. 800-266-9377.
5 – DOUGLAS – Music on Main Street, 3-5:30 p.m. 5K Road Race, 6 p.m. Festival of LightsChristmas Parade, 6:30 p.m. 912-383-0277.
5 – FITZGERALD – 1860’s Christmas, JeffDavis Memorial Site, 6-8 p.m. 229-831-2335.
5 – GRIFFIN – Mistletoe Market & Down townOpen House, Welcome Center. 770-229-6400.
5 – LUMPKIN – Westville Village by Candle -light. 888-733-1850.
5 – RICHMOND HILL – Christmas Extrava -ganza, Station Xchange; Christmas on theOgeechee Boat Parade. 912-756-2676.
5 – RUCKERSVILLE – Revolutionary Battle ofVann’s Creek, Russell State Park. 912-634-1293.
5 – SAVANNAH – Christmas on the Home -front, 8th Air Force Museum. 912-748-8888.
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December5 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Circle of Lights
Christmas Bazaar. 770-464-2380.5 – ST. MARYS – Christmas in the Park,
Downtown. 912-882-4000.5 – WARM SPRINGS – Pearl Harbor Remem -
bered, FDR’s Little White House. 706-655-5870.5-6 – ATHENS – Christmas Spirits Holiday
Tour, Historic House Museum Assn. 706-357-4430.5-6 – CALHOUN – Sugar Valley Community
Club Arts & Crafts. 706-602-2989.5-6 – COLUMBUS – Victorian Holiday Open
House, Port Columbus. 706-327-9798.5-6 – HELEN – Christkindlmarket, down -
1.town. 706-878-218.5-6 – PORT WENTWORTH – Christmas on the
River and Lighted Holiday Parade. 912-965-1999.5-6 – SAVANNAH – Christmas on the River
& Lighted Parade. 912-234-0295.5-6 – WATKINSVILLE – Holiday Market,
OCAF, 706-769-4565.6 – ATHENS – Waverly Consort’s Christmas
Story, UGA Arts Center, 3 p.m. 706-542-4400.6 – BRUNSWICK – Holiday Bazaar, Mary
Ross Waterfront Park. 912-262-6934.6 – COLUMBUS – Bob Barr Band Holiday
Concert, Jordan H.S. Aud., 3 p.m. 706-323-4649.6 – SAVANNAH – Pearl Harbor Remem -
brance, 8th Air Force Museum. 912-748-8888.6 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Handel’s Messiah,
Epworth by the Sea, 4 p.m. 912-638-5956.6 – THOMASVILLE – Thomasville Singers,
4 p.m. 229-226-6964.6 – THOMSON – Festival Off Main, Depot.
706-597-1000.7 – BRUNSWICK – Coastal Symphony of
Ga., Glynn Academy Aud., 8 p.m. 912-634-2006.8 – THOMASVILLE – Music & Drama Troupe
Christmas Show, 8 p.m. 229-558-9470.10 – COLUMBUS – Kelly Clarkson, Civic Ctr.,
7:30 p.m. 706-653-4472. Columbus Sym phonyOrchestra, RiverCenter, 6:30 p.m. 706-256-3612.
10 – WARNER ROBINS – USAF ReserveBand, Museum of Aviation, 7 p.m. 478-922-5100.
10-11 – THOMASVILLE – Victorian Christ -mas, Downtown. 866-577-3600.
11-12 – CHATSWORTH – Cherokee Candle -light Christmas, Chief Vann House. 706-695-2598.
11-12 –CUMMING – Christmas in CummingArts & Crafts Festival, Fairgrounds. 706-781-3491.
11-12 – THOMASVILLE – Christmas Candle -light Tours, Pebble Hill Plantation. 229-227-5385.
11-12 – THOMSON – Holidays on HickoryHill, 7 p.m. 706-595-7777.
11-13 – NORTHEAST GEORGIA – WinterWine Holiday Weekend. 706-778-4654.
11-13 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Com mun -ity Chorale, Art Center. 706-878-3300.
12 – AUGUSTA – Holiday Open House,Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700.
10th AnnualFestival LatinoNuestra Señorade Guadalupe
(Latino Festival ofOur Lady of Guadalupe)
SaturdayDecember 1211 a.m.-11 p.m.
Folk Music •GamesPiñatas •DancingGreased Pole
Mechanical BullFood •Children’s Events
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Port Wentworth“Savannah’s Affordable North Side!”
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December12 – BRUNSWICK – The Grinch Who Stole
Christmas. 800-933-coast.12 – BYRON – Lunch with Santa, Depot,
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 478-956-2409.12 – CEDARTOWN – Crystal Gayle, Civic
Complex, 7:30 p.m. 770-748-4168.12 – DARIEN – A Colonial Christmas at Fort
King George. RSVP 12/8. 912-437-4770.12 – DONALSONVILLE – Christmas at
Seminole St. Pk., 6-8:30 p.m. 229-861-3137.12 – DOUGLAS – Santa Stroll, 12-6 p.m.
912-389-3401 or 800-426-3334.12 – JEKYLL ISLAND – A Dickens Feast,
Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 912-635-2600.12 – JULIETTE – Plantation Christmas at
Jarrell Plantation, 1-4 p.m. 478-986-5172.12 – LUMPKIN – Yuletide Feast, Westville
Village. 888-733-1850.12 – McDONOUGH – Heritage Christmas
Festival & Tree Lighting. 770-957-5786.12 – NICHOLS – Christmas on the Pond,
Gen. Coffee St. Pk., 6-9 p.m. 912-384-1581.12 – PORT WENTWORTH – Latin Festival of
Our Lady of Guadalupe. 912-965-1999.12 – RICHMOND HILL – Winter Muster, Battle,
Candle Lantern Tour, Ft. McAllister. 912-727-2339.12 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Nacoochee
Village Christmas. 800-392-8279.12 – ST. SIMONS – Festival of Arts with Huie
life-size dolls. Mediter ranean House. 800-336-9469.12 – TIFTON – Victorian Christmas, Georgia
Agrirama. 299-386-3406.12 – VALDOSTA – Camellia Society Show,
State University. 229-242-2965.
WARM SPRINGS 25th Annual
November, 20, 21, 22Shop from
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.Friday & Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. SundayWARM SPRINGS VILLAGE STORES are openuntil 9:00 PM Fridays & Saturdays beginningThanksgiving Weekend through Christmas.Sunday thru Thursday are regular hours.
1.800.FDR.1927www.warmspringsga.ws • www.visitmeriwether.com
CandlelightTour
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The Merritt Pecan Company in WestonThe Merritt Pecan Company offers a large selection of items including pecans, log rolls,
homemade pecan pies, homemade cakes, jellies, jams, syrups, pralines, brittle, candy coatedpecans, sugar-free items (candy, jellies, syrups), gift baskets and boxes, T-shirts, cookbooks, Georgia souvenirs,Vidalia onion products, homemade jerky, and BBQ sauces.All of the pecans are grown and harvested on their farmsand processed at their plant.
The retail store is located on Hwy. 520 in Weston,Georgia, halfway between Albany and Columbus. Storehours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. every day except Christmas Day.
Merritt Pecan Company takes pride in its clean rest-rooms and also has a Chevron Food Mart with a wide rangeof convenience store items, gas, diesel, a food court, and anATM machine. Outside picnic tables are available, and there is ample space to walk a dog.Items can also be ordered from www.merritt-pecan.com. For information phone 1-800-762-9152.
HOLIDAY TOURS OF HOMESNOVEMBER7-8 Cartersville . . . . . . . . . . . .770-386-794421 Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .912-389-3401DECEMBER3-6 Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-342-44544-5 Decatur . . . . . . . . . . . . . .678-553-65735 Brunswick . . . . . . . . . . . .912-280-06505 Byron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .478-956-24095-6 Marietta . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-835-04456 Calhoun . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-887-38116 Conyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-conyers6 Richmond Hill . . . . . . . . .912-756-369711-13 Washington . . . . . . . . . . .706-678-201312 McDonough . . . . . . . . . . .770-957-415012 St. Simons Island . . . . . . .912-638-152712-13 Atlanta (Grant Park) . . . . .404-521-093812-13 Savannah . . . . . . . . . . . . .912-236-836213 Athens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770-725-810013 Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-322-075613 Isle of Hope (Savannah) . .912-354-583913 Manchester . . . . . . . . . . .706-846-2587
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December12-13 – ATHENS – Athens Symphony
Christmas Concert, Classic Ctr. 706-357-4444.12-13 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Christmas Craft
Festival, Postell Park, Pier Village. 912-638-8770.13 – BLAIRSVILLE – Musician Reunion
Concert, Courthouse. 706-745-5493.13 – BRUNSWICK – Coastal Youth Sym -
phony, Glynn Auditorium, 3 p.m. 912-634-2006.13 – CALHOUN – SEBA Bluegrass Festival,
Harris Arts Center, 2-5 p.m. 706-620-2599.13 – CONYERS – Play of Herod/12th Century
Music-Drama, Monastery. 770-602-2606.13 – MADISON – Community Holiday
Concert, Cultural Center, 7 p.m. 706-342-4743.13 – SAVANNAH – Colonial Christmas at
Wormsloe. 912-353-3023. Jepson Ctr. Brunch/Savannah Children’s Choir. 912-790-8800.
14 – AUGUSTA – Collegium Musicum Con -cert, August Museum., 7:30 p.m. 706-722-8454.
14 – COLUMBUS – Peter Mayer Group, N.Highland Church, 6 p.m. 706-243-7506.
15 – ALBANY – Men’s Garden Club CamelliaShow, Albany Mall. 229-883-2349.
17 – DOUGLAS – Polar Express, HeritageStation Museum, 6-7:30 p.m. 912-389-3401.
17 – FITZGERALD – Carnegie Christmas withBlue & Gray, Carnegie Center, Reception 6 p.m.,
Concert 7 p.m. 800-386-4642.18-19 – COLUMBUS – Budweiser Clydes -
dales, The Landings. 706-256-4805.19 – MACON – 19th Century Christmas,
Cannonball House, 2-4 p.m. 478-745-5982.19 – MIDWAY – A Colonial Christmas, Fort
Morris, 5-8 p.m. 912-884-5999.19 – SKIDAWAY ISLAND – Luminary Fun
Night with Santa. 912-598-2300.19-24 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Scottish Bagpiper
Tim Atkins, J.I. Club Hotel. 912-635-2600.20 – MACON – Symphony Holiday Concert,
Wesleyan College, 2 p.m. 478-301-5300.3-4 – COLUMBUS – Cantus Christmas.
RiverCenter. 706-256-3612.26-30 – SAVANNAH – Candlelight Tours,
Davenport House. 912-236-8097.31 – CORNELIA – Big Red Apple Drop,
Community House, 10 p.m. 706-778-8585.31 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Bluegrass Festival. Big
Band New Year’s Eve Party, Conv. Ctr. 877-4jekyll.31 – LAWRENCEVILLE – New Year’s Eve
Party, Courthouse Square. 678-226-2639.31 – SAVANNAH – City Market’s New Year’s
Eve Celebration. 912-525-2489.31 – TALLAPOOSA – Possum Drop, 9:30 p.m.
770-574-2482.31 – TYBEE ISLAND – New Year’s Eve Fire -
works. 912-220-3428.
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CITY OF FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA
Festival of LightsGeorgia’s Largest Outdoor MunicipalLighting Display South of AtlantaNovember 28 - January 5
Events in Fort ValleyDecember 3, 7 p.m.
Mayor’s Christmas PartyWith University Chorale, Austin Theatre
December 5, 6 p.m.Christmas Parade
Events in ByronNovember 28
Gingerbread MarketMunicipal Building Conference Center
December 5, 1 p.m.Christmas Parade • Tour of HomesDecember 12, Depot, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Lunch with SantaMassee Lane Gardens
Festival of TreesDec. 1-31 (closed Mondays)FORT VALLEY • 478-825-5986BYRON • 478-956-2409
PEACH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE478-825-3733 • www.peachchamber.com
A Biddy Full Christmas Habersham Community TheatreDec. 4-12. . . . . . . . Clarkesville 706-839-1315
A Christmas Cactus Southside Theatre GuildDec. 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . Fairburn 770-969-0956
A Christmas CarolAlliance TheatreNov. 27-Dec. 24 . . . . . Atlanta 404-733-5000Blue Ridge Community TheatreNov. 6-29 . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge 706-632-9223Kudzu PlayhouseNov. 27-Dec. 24 . . . . . Roswell 770-594-1020Morton TheatreDec. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athens 706-613-3771New American Shakespeare Theatre TavernNov. 27-Dec. 23 . . . . . Atlanta 404-874-5299Ritz TheatreDec. 18-20 . . . . . . . Brunswick 912-262-6934Rosewater TheatreNov. 27-Dec. 19 . . . . . Roswell 770-640-5500Thomasville On Stage & Co. TheaterDec. 12-20 . . . . . . Thomasville 866-577-3600
A Christmas Story Henry PlayersNov. 19-29. . . . . . McDonough 770-914-1474
Babes in Toyland Kudzu PlayhouseNov. 28-Dec. 24 . . . . . Roswell 770-594-1020
Best Christmas Pageant EverCenter Stage NorthDec. 11-20. . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-516-3330Main Street PlayersDec. 11-20. . . . . . . . . . . Griffin 770-229-9916New Depot PlayersDec. 10-13 . . . . . . . . . Conyers 770-922-3143Perry PlayersDec. 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . Perry 478-987-5354Pumphouse PlayersDec. 5-13. . . . . . . . Cartersville 770-387-2610
Christmas BellesOnstage Atlanta TheatreDec. 4-20 . . . . . . . . . . Decatur 404-897-1802Rosewater TheatreNov. 27-Dec. 19 . . . . . Roswell 770-640-5500Theatre AlbanyDec. 10-20 . . . . . . . . . . Albany 229-439-7193
Christmas Canteen . . . . . . . . . . . Aurora TheatreNov. 27-Dec. 20. Lawrenceville 678-226-6222
Christmas Tradition . Historic Savannah TheatreNov. 26-Dec. 20. . . . Savannah 912-233-7764
Finding Home–A Christmas MusicalMorton TheatreDec. 10-13. . . . . . . . . . Athens 706-613-3771
It’s a Wonderful LifeART StationDec. 2-23. . . . Stone Mountain 770-469-1105Newnan Theatre CompanyDec. 11-20. . . . . . . . . Newnan 770-683-6282
Gift of the Magi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perry PlayersDec. 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . Perry 478-987-5354
G.I. Holiday Jukebox . . . . . . Stage Door PlayersDec. 4-20. . . . . . . . Dunwoody 770-396-1726
Mayhaw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swamp GravyNov. 13-21. . . . . . . . . Colquitt 229-758-5450
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Jacob Marley’s Christmas CarolWarner Robins Little TheatreNov. 6-21 . . . . Warner Robins 478-929-4579
Life & Adventures of Santa ClausBlue Ridge Community TheatreDec. 11-20. . . . . . . . Blue Ridge 706-838-4575
Nutcrackers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Street PlayersDec. 11-21 . . . . . . . . . . . Griffin 770-229-9916
Radio City Christmas Spectacular Fox TheatreNov. 19-Dec. 6 . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-881-2100
Rudolph, the Dead-Nosed Reindeer Agatha’sNov. 4-Jan. 13 . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-584-2211
Sanders Family ChristmasMadison Community TheaterDec. 18-19 . . . . . . . . . Madison 706-474-0078Playwright ProductionsNov. 13-14 . . . . . . . Alpharetta 770-475-5576Theatre in the SquareNov. 24-Jan. 3. . . . . . . Marietta 770-422-8369
Santa Land Diaries Pumphouse PlayersDec. 4-19 . . . . . . . . Cartersville 770-387-2610
Scrooge in Rouge 14th Street PlayersDec. 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-733-4738
The Homecoming Grand TheatreDec. 11-12 . . . . . . . Cartersville 770-386-7343
The Littlest Elf Kudzu PlayhouseDec. 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . Roswell 770-594-1020
Traditions Macon Little TheatreDec. 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . Macon 478-471-play
Tuna ChristmasSpringer Opera HouseDec. 10-23 . . . . . . . . Columbus 706-327-3688Theatre in the SquareNov. 18-Jan. 3. . . . . . . Marietta 770-422-8369
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa ClausAct I TheatreNov. 27-Dec. 19 . . . Alpharetta 678-371-3079
•One of the largest night-time parades in SoutheastGeorgia •Featuring over 100 entries •Over 25,000
spectators Additional Events for the Day•Holiday Shopping •Music on Main •5K Road Race
Saturday December 5 6:30 p.m.
DOUGLAS, GA912-383-0277
www.cityofdouglas.com
Festival of LightsChristmas Parade
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Have a Busy, Wonderful Holiday Season in Georgia!Have a Busy, Wonderful Holiday Season in Georgia!Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights
Rock City’s 15th annual Enchanted Garden of Lights will feature an enchanted trail with morethan 30 holiday scenes and nearly a million lights and will be open Nov. 20-Jan. 2 from 6-9 p.m.
each evening except Christmas Eve. Enjoy nightlyentertainment in the pavilion next to a warm fireplacewith a hot cup of cocoa. There will be Sugar PlumFairy Makeovers for children, ginger bread cookiedecorating, and pictures with Santa. Just six milesfrom downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, Rock Cityis an enchanted 4,100 foot walking trail showcasinglush gardens and soaring rock formations. Thisaward-winning light extravaganza transforms thegarden’s natural daytime splendor into a nocturnalfantasyland. For more information phone 706-820-2531, or visit www.seerockcity.com.
Enjoy a 1920’s style holiday Christmas at RubyFalls near Chattanooga. As you approach the
Cavern Castle, it’s snowing. During your tour you will meet wonderful costumed characters andbe surrounded by holiday acoustical music. The Ruby Red Christmas at Ruby Falls will featurea Currier & Ives old style holiday complete with horse and carriage rides and the smell of hotchocolate on Fridays and Saturdays in December (except Christmas Day) from 5-9 p.m. RubyFalls is America’s deepest commercial cave and largest underground waterfall open to the public. Enjoy a guided tour through the fascinating cavern with its unique rock formation. RubyFalls is open daily except Christmas Day, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information visitwww.rubyfalls.com, or phone 423-821-2544.
Sandy Springs, A Place to VisitSandy Springs, only 15 miles north of Atlanta, offers not only metropolitan amenities but also
many outdoor retreats and one-of-a-kind venues. With three national parks, Big Trees ForestPreserve, and the Chattahoochee River serving as its natural border, Sandy Springs boasts avariety of outdoor fun.
November events will include a Fall Back 5K race atthe Concourse Athletic Club at 2 p.m. along with a 1-mile race and a Tot Trot; and a Veterans Day Saluteat Heritage Sandy Springs on Nov. 8 from 2-4 p.m.
Heritage Sandy Springs will present its annual Lightthe Lights at Heritage Green on Nov. 22. This free community event will celebrate the beginning of theHoliday season.
The Punchline Comedy Club, Atlanta’s NumberOne comedy club, schedules well-known performers which are listed at www.punchline.com.
For information phone 866-511-7742, or visit www.visitsandysprings.org.
Scott Antique Market in AtlantaScott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400
booths overflowing from two buildings. Find Victorianand primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art andprints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs, antiqueChristmas decorations, vintage musical instru ments,glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks, tools, campaignmemorabilia, books, and more.
Always held the second weekend of every month,the next shows will be November 13-15 and December11-13. Hours are Friday & Saturday 9-6 and Sunday
10-4. Admission is $5 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Locatedin the Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-4112 (office), or404-361-2000 (show), or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.
Have a Busy, Wonderful Holiday Season in Georgia!Have a Busy, Wonderful Holiday Season in Georgia!Calico Holiday Arts & Crafts Show in Moultrie
The Calico Holiday Arts and Crafts Show will take place in Moultrie on November 14-15.Browse over 400 booths for custom gifts, seasonal décor and holiday confections. Among theone-of-a-kind crafts will be limited edition jewelry made from vintage “ephemera,” pieces of hammered silver or pottery cabochon, floral angels with unique tags and stories, and hand-thrown, kiln-fired pottery.
There will be home and garden décor, holiday ornaments,season al outdoor decorations, gourmet foods and confections, custom clothing and jewelry, toys, pottery, floral arrangements,painted glass, tooled leather, woodworking, antiques, and more.Enter tain ment will include visits with Santa and clogging performers from across the S.E. Each visitor will have a chanceto win a piece of handcrafted furniture donated by John Bruce.
Site of the show will be Spence Field, home of the Sunbelt AgExpo, located 4 miles southeast of U.S. 319 on Hwy. 133 inMoultrie. Gates will open Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. andSunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission will be $5 per adult withchildren 12 and under free with an adult. No pets allowed. Forinformation call 229-985-1968, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.calicocrafts.com.
Festival of Camellias at Massee Lane in Fort ValleyCamellias, the roses of winter, bloom throughout the coolest months during Camellia Days
from November until March or April at Massee Lane Gardens, located 5.5 miles south of FortValley on GA 49.
Easy walking tours wind through ten acres of formalcamellia gardens with camellia trees flowering alongsidethe brick walks. A landscaped greenhouse with camelliasand azaleas assures blooms even during the coolestweather. Two galleries showcase exquisite displays ofporcelain art.
The Festival of Camellias runs every day in Februarywhen camellia blooms are at their peak. The first Saturdayof February offers free admission. Other events throughout
the month will include a Camellia workshop, Camellia culture demonstrations, and entertain-ment. Camellias and Sasanquas will be for sale.
The gardens are open daily and are handicap-accessible with wheelchairs available in thegift shop. Visit www.americancamellias.org, or call 478-967-2358 or 877-422-6355.
Christmas in BlairsvilleThe Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tearoom will be held Nov. 21-
22 at the North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville. The artistsand crafters will be in the indoor Conference Center; in the café areathe popular Tearoom will serve salads, soups, sandwiches, anddesserts. Parking and admission will be free. 706-896-0932.
The North Georgia Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Court -house on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.; and a Living Nativity will be held on thelawn of the Mock House at the Museum of Mountain Life from 6-8 p.m.
Christmas on the Square on Dec. 5 from 1-6 p.m. will include OpenHouse at the Museum of Mountain Life ; pictures with Santa from 2-4p.m.; a parade at 4 p.m.; a Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:15 p.m.; anda Living Nativity on the lawn of the Mock House.
A Christmas Tree Lighting at Vogel State Park on Dec. 12 will feature caroling, hayrides, bonfire, hot chocolate & cider, and a visitfrom Santa. Unwrapped gifts for children can be donated to the Sheriff’s Dept. Toy Drive .
A concert at the Courthouse on Dec. 13 will welcome the musicians who played there in2009. For information call 877-745-5789, or visit www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com.
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Christmas in the Mountains of White CountyChristmas in the Mountains is a magical time in White County. Holiday festivities will begin at
BabyLand General’s Appalachian Christmas on Nov. 21. The Festival of Trees at Unicoi StatePark will be held Nov. 26 through Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Treesand wreaths will be theme decorated and on display fora silent auction. Also at Unicoi, Deck the Halls on Dec. 5will include holiday crafts, hayrides, and music in the dec-orated lodge. Admission will be free; parking will be $2.
Helen, a quaint Bavarian village in NortheastGeorgia, will kick off the holiday season with the Lightingof the Village on Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. The Christmas paradewill take place on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m.
Cleveland will celebrate with a “Christmas in theMountains Celebration.” Festivities will begin Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. with pictures with Santa, choralgroups, arts and crafts and food vendors, children’s activities, and a lighted parade at 7 p.m.
Other events will include Community Chorale concerts Dec. 11-13 and the NacoocheeVillage Christmas on Dec. 12. Visit www.whitecountychamber.org, phone 706-865-5356 or 800-392-8279, or e-mail [email protected].
Douglas Festival of Lights ParadeThe annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade will be held in Douglas on Saturday,
December 5, at 6:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade willbe “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” One of the largestnight-time parades in Southeast Georgia, this event will featureover 100 entries watched by over 25,000 spectators. Citizens ofall ages will line the streets as the Festival of Lights Paradelights up Peterson Avenue. Other events during the day willinclude Holiday shopping, Music on Main, and a 5K road raceprior to the Christmas Parade.
Douglas will also host other events during the holiday season: Downtown Holiday Open House on November 22 from 1-5 p.m.; Santa Stroll on Dec. 12from 12-6 p.m.; Polar Express at Heritage Station Museum on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.; and Christmason the Pond on Dec. 12 from 6-9 p.m. For more information visit www.cityofdouglas.com, or call888-426-3334 or 912-384-4555 or 912-383-0277.
Dalton, A Destination Worth DiscoveringDalton, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only 87 miles north of
Atlanta, will host a variety of events in Novemberand December. For information phone 1-800-331-3258, or visit www.VisitDaltonGA.com.
Kick off the holiday season with three greatevents on November 7th. First, join the localKiwanis club in their annual all-you-can-eat-pan-cake festival. After wards is the Downtown Dalton’sHoliday Open House where you can shop, listen tothe carolers, have your picture taken with Santa,
and ride in “Santa’s Sleigh.” End the afternoon by visiting the newly-restored historic freightdepot for free hotdogs, sodas and entertainment for the little ones.
Other events include the Veterans Day Parade (Nov. 14th, 11am), Silverbell Sprint 5K Run(Dec. 5th, 7pm), The Snow Queen ballet (Nov. 19-22, various times, call the Creative Arts Guildat 706-278-0168), The Nutcracker ballet (Dec. 10-13, various times, call Dalton High School at706-278-8757), and the Cherokee Christmas by Candlelight (Dec. 11-12, Chief Vann House).
Explore what the Dalton area has to offer this winter and join in on their holiday events. Theyhave something for everyone!
The Guide to Georgia Magazinewill not publish a January-February issue but will resume with the March 2010 issue
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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Fun at Fort Discovery in AugustaDiscover the fun of hands-on science! Fort Discovery is located on the scenic Riverwalk in
downtown Augusta. This 128,000 square-foot family-oriented math and science center fires theimaginations of children and adults by making math, science, and technology come alive with 250 hands-onexhibits, custom digital programs in the Paul S. SimonDiscovery Theater, StarLab planetarium, educationalworkshops, and demonstrations in the PowerStation.
Enjoy Augusta’s tradition of Fat Man’s for lunch! TheUsry family has moved their popular eatery to the first levelof the science center and will be serving Southern-styledishes, salads, sandwiches, and ice cream. The centeralso offers free Wi-Fi.
National Science Center’s Fort Discovery is the perfect place for birthday parties, familyreunions, special events, wedding rehearsals, and company outings. The museum is located atOne Seventh Street on Downtown Augusta’s Riverwalk. For more information phone 800-325-5445 or 706-821-0245, or visit www.NationalScienceCenter.org.
National Civil War Naval Museum at Port ColumbusA Victorian Holiday Open House will be held December 5-6 at the Port Columbus Civil War
Naval Museum which will be decorated with circa 1863 decorations and trees. A Civil War EraSanta will listen to children’s want lists. Photos and Breakfastwith Santa will be available. “Santa, as we know him, firstappeared in Christmas 1862 at an army camp to pass out presents to soldiers,” said executive director Bruce Smith.
Cool History: The Dramatic Capture of the USS Water Witchwill be the focus of a living history weekend on Nov. 27-28.Scenes from the capture will be reenacted onboard the rebuiltfull scale model of the ship outside the museum. There will be aliving history camp with demonstrations of period military activities from naval blacksmithing to rope making. Civil war erasailors and Marines will talk to visitors .
Explore naval operations for the North and South throughdisplays of uniforms, artillery, firearms, personal effects, flags,murals, a timeline exhibit, ships and ship replicas, and a battlesimulator theater. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in ad
on page 16. Located at 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. For more information phone 706-327-9798, or visit www.portcolumbus.org.
BLAIRSVILLE-UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1-877-745-5789www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com
For Special Offers Text MOUNTAINS to 95495
Blairsville —EachSeasonSomething
New* Mistletoe Market & SugarPlum Tearoom - Nov. 21 & 22
* Christmas on the Square & ParadeDecember 5
* Tree Lighting at Vogel State ParkDecember 12
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Christmas in CalhounThe Festival of Trees will be held in Calhoun Nov. 3-Dec. 7.
Admission to the Harris Arts Center’s display of 100 sumptuouslydecorated, themed Christmas trees will be free, and entries bylocal businesses and talented individuals and artists will run thegamut from traditional to whimsical. Imaginative decorations featuring fairies, toys, trains, sports, nature, Santas, snow flakes,and more, will be offered for silent auction; and there will also bea magnificent raffle tree. 706-629-2599.
The New Echota Christmas Candlelight Tour will be held Dec.5 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Take your candle lantern and celebrateChristmas New Echota-style with decorations, music, andrefreshments reminiscent of the 19th Century Cherokee NationCapital. Dress warmly and wear good walking shoes for this one-
mile walking tour of the historic Cherokee town. Admission will be $5. 706-624-1321.Other events will include the Sugar Valley Community Club arts and crafts sale on Dec. 5-6
and the Parade of Lights on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. For information on all of these events, visitwww.exploregordoncounty.com or phone 800-887-3811.
Blue Ridge Scenic RailwayThis 26-mile round trip from Blue Ridge to McCaysville offers spectacular views of scenic
valleys, forests, rolling hills, and the beautiful Toccoa River. This four hour round trip over tracksthat were built over 100 years ago takesfour hours and includes a two-hour layoverin McCaysville/ Copperhill. The train isdiesel-powered and includes climate-controlled vintage coach cars, an open-aircar, and a commissary car with snacks,drinks, and souvenirs. The ticket office is inthe 100 year old depot in Blue Ridge, only95 miles north of Atlanta.
Santa trips feature a visit with Santa onone-hour train rides that leave the Station at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.; thesetrips are scheduled for Nov. 27-29, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 18-24. Santa Village Night Trips, whichleave at 4:30 a.m. will include a 11⁄2 hour layover at Santa’s Village in Copperhill, Tennessee; theyare scheduled for Nov. 27-28 and Dec. 5, 12, 19.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. For schedules, ticket prices, and more informationcall 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724 or visit www.brscenic.com or e-mail [email protected].
20 miles from I-75, Exit 82www.fitzgeraldga.org
1-800-386-4642
Christmas in FitzgeraldChristmas ParadeDec. 3, 6:30 p.m.
1860’s Southern ChristmasJeff Davis Historic Site
Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m.Carnegie Christmas with the
Blue & GraySponsored by the Blue & Gray Museum& The Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Co. Arts Councilat The Carnegie Center, A Third Thursday CelebrationDec. 17, 6:00 p.m.
Visits from Santa to S.E. Railway Museum in DuluthSanta will arrive at the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 1
p.m. There will be pizza, music, and children’s activities, and photos withSanta from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join Engineer Santa for a snack breakfast on Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12,and 19 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be followed by a 15minute caboose ride. Take your camera. Cost will be $3 per person inaddition to regular museum admission. Reservations are required.
Model Railroad Days will be Nov. 7-8. Various gauges of model rail-roads will be on exhibit. There will be hands-on activities, a craft tablewhere visitors can create souvenirs, and refreshments.
The museum, with over 80 pieces of retired railway rolling stock, isopen Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from10 a.m.-5 p.m. With ad onpage 22 one free museum admission with admission of equal or
greater value. Located at 3595 Peachtree Rd. Phone 770-476-2013 or visit www.srmduluth.org.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival in Port WentworthThe 10th annual Latin Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be
held in Port Wentworth on December 12, from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Theevent will be held at the soccer fields at Cantyre Street and BarnsleyRoad and will feature folk music, games, piñatas, dancing, a greasedpole, a mechanical bull, food, and children’s events.
A national holiday in Mexico, the feast day of Our Lady ofGuadalupe holds religious significance for Roman Catholics whohonor Dec. 12 as the day Juan Diego, a 16th century American Indian,said the Virgin Mary appeared to him on a hillside in Guadalupe. Theimage of the Lady of Guadalupe is on display in the Basilica of Guada -lupe in Mexico City and is perhaps Mexico’s most popular reli gious andcultural image and the focus of an extensive pilgrimage.
For information contact the Port Wentworth Chamber of Com merceat 912-965-1999 or VisitPortWentworth.com.
Candlelight Tours in Warm SpringsWarm Springs will have its 25th annual Candlelight Tour Nov. 20-22; and throughout this
quaint 19th century town streets will be aglow with candles and the twinkle of lights, and thebuildings will be adorned with garlands and bows. There will be entertainment, carolers, buggyrides, a train ride for children, and mulled cider served along the sidewalk. Santa Claus will visiton Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The Candlelight Tour will be Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.During the holiday season, Nov. 27-Dec. 19,stores will be open Fridays and Saturdaysuntil 9 p.m. with normal hours Sundaysthrough Thursdays.
Nestled in the foothills of the Appa la -chians, Warm Springs, with natural warmwater, has welcomed tourists for over a cen-tury. Today it is home to FDR’s Little Whiteand Museum and a downtown filled withunique shops, restaurants, and lodging. Formore information call 800-FDR-1927 or 706-655-3322, or visit www.warmspringsga.ws orwww.visitmeriwther.com.
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Holidays in Brunswick & the Golden IslesThe Christmas season will be filled with events in Brunswick and the
Golden Isles. For a schedule of events visit www.comecoastawhile.com orcall 800-933-coast.
Jekyll Island: Enjoy the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 28, HolidayIsland from Nov. 28-Dec. 31, the Holidays in History Tours through the historic district from Dec. 6-31, and a New Year’s Eve Party at theConvention Center. The Jekyll Island Club Hotel will host a candlelight tour,Dickens Feast, and Scottish bagpiper.
Brunswick: There will be a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 27at 5 p.m.; a parade on Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.; The Christmas Carol at the HistoricRitz Theatre Dec. 18-20; The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (ballet) on Dec. 12;a Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 6; and the Coastal Symphony of Ga. on Dec. 7.
St. Simons Island: Events will include a Tour of Homes on Dec. 12;Handel’s Messiah at Epworth by the Sea on Dec. 6; Festival of Arts atMediterranean House on Dec. 12; and a Christmas Crafts Festival at Postell Park on Dec. 12-13.
A Hometown Holiday in ConyersThe holiday season in Conyers will begin with the opening of the
Olde Town Conyers Pavilion Ice Skating Rink at 949 South Main Streeton Nov. 13. The rink will be open through Feb. 21. Hours of operationwill vary, so call the Conyers Welcome Center at 1-800-conyers or visitwww.icedays.com for a schedule.
The Olde Town Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 4, from 5-9 p.m. willfeature complimentary carriage rides, shopping and dining opportuni-ties, visits with Santa, and a Secret Santa Shop for kids. Other eventswill include the Covington-Conyers Choral Guild on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. atthe Rockdale Auditorium; the Hometown Holiday Parade and Tree
Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 4:30 p.m.; the Pilot Club Holiday Tour of Homes on Sunday, Dec.6, with five homes decked out in their holiday finery; and the Play of Herod, a 12th Centurymusic-drama production, on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit.
For information on these events and on Conyers, which is located only 25 miles east ofAtlanta, visit www.conyersga.com, or call 1-800-conyers.
Holiday Events in FitzgeraldA Carnegie Christmas with Blue & Gray will be held
Dec.17 at the Carnegie Center in Fitzgerald and will featurea reception at 6 p.m. and a concert at 7 p.m. The event issponsored by the Blue & Gray Museum and the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Arts Council.
An 1860’s Southern Christmas will be held at theJefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site in Fitzgerald onSaturday, Dec. 5, from 6-8 p.m. Visitors will be guided by candlelight to stations that representchanges that happened to Christmas during the 1860’s while a hand bell choir plays periodChristmas songs. There will be pictures with Santa in period clothing, refreshments, and demon-strations on making hand-dipped candles and salt-dough ornaments. 229-831-2335.
A Christmas Parade will be held Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Fire Engine Museum, view avariety of architectural styles representing the settlers from 38 states, and walk throughEvergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Rebs rest side by side. For more information phone 800-386-4642, or visit www.fitzgeraldga.org.
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1-800-762-9152 • www.merritt-pecan.com
Pecans v Pecan Candies v Pecan PiesRoasted Pecans v Homemade Cakes
Gifts v Souvenirs v Jellies and SaucesGift Boxes and Baskets v Cookbooks
OPEN EVERY DAYEXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY
HOURS: 7 A.M.-7 P.M.
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Winterfest 2009in Columbus
Winterfest 2009 will be held December 4-6 at the RiverCenter for the Performing Artsin Columbus. Now in its fourth year,Winterfest will continue to celebrate the bestof the visual and performing arts while delivering an exciting holiday shopping expe-rience. Shop for unique gifts created by theregion’s finest artists–paintings, pottery,wood, jewelry, and more–while you hum holiday favorites performed by musicians andensembles throughout the Grand Lobby ofRiverCenter. Plus, there is no charge to enterand shop for these one-of-a-kind items!
Winterfest 2009 will feature seasonal tick-eted events to warm your holiday up fasterthan a cup of hot chocolate. Bela Fleck & TheFlecktones, featuring Victor Lemonte Wooten,Future Man, and Jeff Coffin, will present theirHoliday Tour on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m.Jim Brickman will present Beautiful WorldChristmas on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m.Winterfest will wrap up on Sunday afternoonwith complimentary holiday concerts per-formed by the U.S Army Infantry CenterBand. For seat availability and informationphone visit www.rivercenter.org, or phone888-884-7469.
12th AnnualMcDonough
Christmas Tour of HomesDecember 12thSaturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Six Beautifully Decorated HomesSelf-Guided Tour beginning at McDonough
First United Methodist ChurchSnacks & Drinks at church
& holiday gift basket auction
Tickets: $10/advance, $15/day of TourTour Buses $5
770-957-4150www.mcdfirst.org
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Holiday Celebrations in Peach CountyDowntown Fort Valley will boast over a million glowing holiday
lights during the Festival of Lights November 28-January 5. Theextravaganza will feature lights in the downtown gazebo, the out-lining of the business area, stand-alone picture displays through-out the town, and the lighting of the approaches to the city.
Holiday events in downtown Fort Valley will include the Mayor’sChristmas Party featuring the University Chorale at the AustinTheatre on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. and a parade on Dec. 5 will at 5 p.m.
Massee Lane Gardens will have its Festival of Trees December1-31. Admission to the tree display will be free; admission to theGardens is $5.
In nearby Byron the Gingerbread Market will be held at theMunicipal Building Conference Center on November 28 from 10a.m.-5 p.m. The parade will be Dec. 5 at 1 p.m., and a Tour ofHomes will be held that afternoon. Lunch with Santa will be served at the Byron Depot onSaturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; reservations are required at 478-956-2409.
Fort Valley, Byron, and Peach County are located two hours south of Atlanta on I-75, exits149-136. For more information call 478-825-5986 or 478-956-2409 or 478-956-5555, or visitwww.fortvalleyusa.com or www.peachcounty.net.
McDonough Christmas Tour of HomesThe 12th annual McDonough Christmas Tour of Homes will be held Saturday, December 12,
from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Six beautifully decorated homes will be featured in the McDonough area onthis self-guided tour.
The tour will begin at McDonough First United Methodist Church. Snacks and drinks will beavailable in the Coan Fellowship Hall; and tickets will be sold there for a gift basket drawing. Thethemed baskets are a favorite attraction each year; many of the baskets are valued at well over$75, but shoppers may purchase a $1 ticket to enter the drawing for each basket.
There will be a bus route to all of the hous-es, and visitors can park at the church andride the bus to the houses on the tour; bustickets will be $5. Event tickets purchased inadvance will be $10 and $15 the day of thetour. All proceeds go to c3 student ministries,the youth ministry at McDonough First UMC.For information call the church office at 770-957-4150, or visit www.mcdfirst.org.
“The Nutcracker”
Christmas in CalhounFestival of Trees
HARRIS ART CENTERNovember 3 – December 7
• Featuring 100+ Decorated & ThemedChristmas Trees • Silent Auction for Trees
• Raffle Tree • Free Admission706-629-2599
Candlelight TourNEW ECHOTA STATE HISTORIC SITE
December 5• 6:30-9:30 p.m. Take your own Candle,
Lantern, or Flashlight • Decorations• Music • Refreshments • Reminiscent
of 19th Century Cherokees • $5 Admission706-624-1321
800-887-3811www.exploregordoncounty.com
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Atlanta BalletDec. 11-27 . . . . . Atlanta (Fox) 404-873-5811
Atlanta Festival BalletNov. 28-29, Dec.12-13 Jonesboro 770-507-2775Dec. 15-18. . . . . . McDonough 770-507-2775
Ballethnic Dance CompanyNov. 19-22 . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-894-9600
Callanwolde Dance EnsembleDec. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta 404-872-5338
Columbus BalletNov. 28-30 . . . . . . . Columbus 706-256-3612
Dance AugustaNov. 27-29. . . . . . . . . Augusta 706-722-8341
Dance Theatre of DaltonDec. 10-13 . . . . . . . . . . Dalton 706-278-8757
Georgia BalletDec. 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-528-0881
Georgia Dance ConservatoryNov. 28-29. . . . . . . . . Marietta 770-426-0007
Griffin Ballet TheatreNov. 27-29 . . . . . . . . . . Griffin 770-228-1306
Gwinnett BalletDec. 5-13 . . . . . . . . . . . Duluth 770-896-9545
International City School of BalletDec. 5. . . . . . . . . . . . Fitzgerald 229-426-5035
Lafayette BalletJan. 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . LaGrange 706-882-9909
Middle Georgia BalletDec. 9-13 . . . . . . . . . . . Macon 478-301-5460
Northeast Atlanta BalletNov. 27-29. . . . . . . . . . Duluth 770-921-7277
Roswell Dance TheatreDec. 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . Roswell 770-998-0259
South Georgia BalletDec. 12-13 . . . . . . . Thomasville 229-378-arts
HOCKEY Home Schedules
BASKETBALLHome Schedules
ATLANTA HAWKSNov. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . .DENVERNov. 14 . . . . .NEW ORLEANSNov. 16 . . . . . . . . .PORTLANDNov. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . .MIAMINov. 20 . . . . . . . . .HOUSTONNov. 26 . . . . . . . . .ORLANDODec. 2 . . . . . . . . . .TORONTODec. 4 . . . . . . . . . .NEW YORKDec. 9 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGODec. 13 . . . . . . . .NEW JERSEYDec. 16 . . . . . . . . . .MEMPHISDec. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . .UTAHDec. 29 . . . . . . . .CLEVELAND
404-249-6400www.nba.com/hawks
ATLANTA THRASHERSNov. 5 . . . . . . .BLUE JACKETSNov. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BLUESNov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . .KINGSNov. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . .OILERSNov. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . .BRUINSNov. 21 . . . . . . . . .PENGUINSNov. 22 . . . . . . . . .LIGHTNINGNov. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . .FLYERSNov. 30 . . . . . . . . .PANTHERSDec. 3 . . . . . . . . . .ISLANDERSDec. 12 . . . . . . . .CANADIENSDec. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . .STARSDec. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . .DEVILSDec. 21 . . . . . . . .CANADIENS
1-866-715-1500www.atlantathrashers.com
GWINNETTGLADIATORS
Nov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDANov. 7 . . . . . . .KALAMAZOONov. 13 .SOUTH CAROLINANov. 14 . . . . . . . . . . .ELMIRANov. 24 .SOUTH CAROLINANov. 26 . . . . . . .CHARLOTTENov. 28 . . . . . . .CHARLOTTEDec. 4 . . .SOUTH CAROLINADec. 6 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTEDec. 9 . . . . . . . . . .TRENTONDec. 26 . .SOUTH CAROLINADec. 27 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDADec. 29 . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA
770-497-5100gwinnettgladiators.com
Events sometimeschange, so phone forinformation before
driving long distances.
Sports SchedulesSports Schedules
Dec. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . SEC Football ChampionshipGa. Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200
Dec. 11-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GHSA FinalsGa. Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200
Dec. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chick-fil-A BowlGa. Dome, Atlanta, 404-223-9200
COLUMBUS COTTONMOUTHSNov. 20 . . . . . . .LOUISIANANov. 21 . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLENov. 26 . . . . . . .PENSACOLA
706-571-0086, www.cottonmouths.com
Home SchedulesATLANTA FALCONS
Nov. 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WASHINGTONNov. 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TAMPA BAYDec. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PHILADELPHIADec. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEW ORLEANSDec. 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUFFALO
404-223-8444, www.atlantafalcons.com
GEORGIA BULLDOGSNov. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEW ORLEANSNov. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WOFFORDNov. 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNC-ASHEVILLENov. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JACKSONVILLE ST.Dec. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST. LOUISDec. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FLORIDADec. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PEPPERDINE
888-852-1231, www.georgiadogs.com
GEORGIA TECH YELLOWJACKETSNov. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAKE FORESTNov. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GEORGIA
888-TECH-TIX, ramblinwreck.cstv.com
Sporting Events in GANov. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall Back 5K Race, Concourse Athletic Club, Sandy Springs, 404-511-7742Nov. 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCCA Road Race of Champions, Road Atlanta, Braselton, 800-849-raceNov. 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gymnastics Girls Invitational, Cartersville Gym, 770-387-5629Nov. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alpharetta Century Bike Ride, Milton Center, 678-514-1187Nov. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belle Meade Hunt Opening Meet, Thomson, 706-595-2525Nov. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, 800-callawayNov. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Old Milton Horse Show, Wills Park, Alpharetta, 770-475-1244Nov. 20-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional Bull Riders, Gwinnett Ctr., Duluth, 800-745-3000Nov. 21-22 . . . . . Athletic National Cheer & Dance, Championship, GWCC, atlanta, 404-223-4000Dec. 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Men’s Gymnastics, Cartersville Gym, 770-387-5629
Nov. 28 . . . . . . . .MISSISSIPPIDec. 11 & 12 . . .KNOXVILLEDec. 22 . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLE
FOOTBALL
ICE SKATINGNov. 13-Feb. 21 . . Conyers Olde Town Pavilion
770-602-2606Nov. 17-Jan. 31 . . . . . Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, 404-223-4412
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November3 – Star Wars in Concert, Gwinnett Center,
Duluth. 800-224-6422.5-8 – Stone Mountain Park Indian Festival
& Pow-Wow. 770-498-5690.5-8 – Piedmont Pilgrimage/Model Rail roads,
Southern Museum, Kennesaw. 770-427-2117.6-27 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank
Museum, Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.7 – Pink & Black Ball, Duluth Festival Center,
6 p.m. 404-545-9051.7-8 – Model Railroad Days, S.E. Railway
Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.8 – Wiggles Go Bananas, Gwinnett Center,
Duluth. 800-224-6422.8 – Ludwig Symphony Orchestra, Gwinnett
Center, Duluth, 4 p.m. 800-224-6422.8 – Veterans Day Salute, Heritage Sandy
Springs, 2-4 p.m. 404-851-9111.12 – Lunchtime. Several Dancers Core Studio,
Decatur. Free lunch/first 40. 404-373-4154.13-14 – Mt. Zion Craft Show, Mt. Zion
UMC, Marietta. 770-971-1465.13-14 – 70th Anniversary of Gone With the
Wind: A Re-Premiere, Marietta. 770-794-5145.13-14 – Stone Mountain Chorus, Gwinnett
Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422.13-15 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta
Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.14 – Johnny Mercer Centennial Celebra -
tion Event, Rialto Center. 404-413-9tix.14,17,20,22 – Atlanta Opera’s Orfeo &
Euridice, Cobb Energy Centre. 770-916-2800.15 – Chinese Traditional & Ethnic Dance
Show, 4 p.m. 800-224-6422.20 – Jazz at High Museum of Art, 5-10 p.m.
404-733-4437.20-22, Dec.5-6 – Holiday Pottery Sale,
Callanwolde. 404-872-5338.21 – Santa Visits S.E. Railway Museum,
Duluth. 770-476-2013.23 – Paula Deen, World of Coca Cola, 5:30 p.m.
404-676-3886.23 – Guy Fieri Roadshow, Cobb Energy
Centre, 8 p.m. 770-916-2800.25 – Adventura, Gwinnett Center, Duluth.
800-224-6422.26-Dec. 1 – Christmas Tree Decorating
Contest, Kennesaw Depot. 770-422-9714.
27 – Stone Mountain Village ChristmasCelebration, 6-8 p.m. 770-498-7334.
27 – Go All Night at High Museum (FamilyEvents), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 404-733-4437.
27-29 – Pride of Dixie Antiques Market,North Atlanta Trade Center. 770-279-9899.
29 – Miley Cyrus, Philips Arena, 7 p.m. 404-878-3000.
30 – Coming Home for the Holidays,Smyrna Village Green, 6-9 p.m. 770-434-6600.\
December1, 3, 8, 10, 14, 16 – Christmas High Teas,
Bulloch Hall, Roswell, 4 p.m. 770-992-1731.3 – Gaither Homecoming Christmas Tour,
Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422.3,5 – Handel’s Messiah, ASO, Atlanta
Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.4-5 – Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols,
Glenn Memorial Auditorium. 404-727-5050.4-5 – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Gospel
Christmas, Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.
METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR
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SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUMGeorgia’s Official Transportation History Museum
• Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties• Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses
• Open Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (April - December)Present This Ad and Receive One Free Admission
(with the purchase of an admission of equal or greater value)
3595 Peachtree Road • Duluth • www.srmduluth.org • 770-476-2013
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONIESNOVEMBER5 Columbus (LANDINGS) .6:15 p.m. 800-999-161322 Sandy Springs . . . . . .6 p.m. 404-851-911127 Brunswick . . . . . . . .5 p.m. 912-265-403227 Helen . . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 706-878-218128 Blue Ridge . . . . . . . . .Dusk 800-899-686728 Ellijay . . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 706-635-740028 Jekyll Island . . . . . . . .4-7 p.m. 877-4jekyll30 Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m. 770-434-6600DECEMBER3 Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 770-229-64003 Kennesaw . . . . . . . .6 p.m. 770-422-97143 Marietta . . . . . . . . . .5 p.m. 770-794-56013 Warrenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706-465-96044 Columbus (UPTOWN) .6:30 p.m. 706-322-16134 McCaysville . . . . . . .6 p.m. 800-899-68674 Augusta (COMMONS) . . . .4 p.m. 706-722-80005 Baxley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912-637-77315 Blairsville . . . . . . .5:15 p.m. 706-745-57895 Conyers . . . . . . . .4:30 p.m. 800-266-93775 Morrow . . . . . . . . . . . .Dusk 770-968-16235 Roswell . . . . . . . .5:15 p.m. 770-641-37276 Alpharetta . . . . . . . .5 p.m. 678-297-607812 Blairsville (VOGEL) . .4:30 p.m. 706-745-262812 Columbus (BI-CITY) . . .10 a.m. 706-576-5475
METRO ATLANTA CALENDARDecember
4-13 – Christmas House Arts & CraftsShow, Mable House. 770-819-3285.
5 – Gala Holiday Family Concert, RialtoCenter. 404-413-9tix.
5 – Holiday in Smoke Rise Arts & CraftsShow, DeKalb County. 404-909-1317.
5 – Christmas in the Park, Olde TownMorrow. 770-968-1623.
5 – Holiday Show with Earl Klugh, FerstCenter. 404-894-9600.
5-27 – Holiday High Teas, Atlanta BotanicalGarden, Sat. & Sun. 404-876-5859.
5, 12, 19 – Breakfast with Santa, S.E. Rail -way Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.
6 – Michael O’Neal Singers, Roswell UMC,3 p.m. 770-594-7974.
6 – Holiday Brass, Brass Magnifico, SpiveyHall, Morrow, 3 p.m. 678-466-4200.
6 – Children’s Land of the Sweets Tea,Callanwolde, 1-3 p.m. 404-872-5338.
6,13 – Atlanta Symphony Kids’ Christmas,Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.
8 – Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra,Gwinnett Center, Duluth, 7 p.m. 800-224-6422.
8,15 – Candlelight Nights, Atlanta HistoryCenter, 5:30-9 p.m. 804-814-4000.
10-12 – Christmas with the Atlanta Sym -phony Orchestra, Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.
11 – Army Ground Forces Band, CobbEnergy Centre, 8 p.m. 770-916-2800.
11-13 – Scott Antique Market, AtlantaExpo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.
11-13 – Atlanta Celtic Christmas Concert,Schwartz Center, Emory. 404-727-5050.
11-13 – Holiday Lights & Market, GrantPark. 404-521-0938.
11-13 – Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & JewelryShow, North Atlanta Trade Ctr. 770-279-9899.
12 – Candlelight Tour/Bulloch Hall, Barring tonHall, Smith Plantation, 5-9 p.m. 770-641-3705.
12 – Martina McBride, Gwinnett Center,Duluth. 800-224-6422.
12 – Jim Brickman, Cobb Energy Centre, 8 p.m. 770-916-2800.
13 – Irish Tenors, Cobb Energy Centre, 8 p.m. 770-916-2800.
13 – Four Piano Christmas Concert,Roswell 1st Baptist, 6:45 p.m. 770-587-6980.
14-15 – Intergalactic Bead & JewelryShow, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 800-224-6422.
16-20 – Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays, CobbEnergy Centre. 770-916-2800.
17 – Holiday Bonfire & MarshmallowRoast, Decatur Square, 7-8 p.m. 404-370-4100.
18-19 – A Very Merry Holiday Pops,Atlanta Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.
19 – Gingerbread Christmas, Smith Planta -tion. 770-641-3978.
20 – Disney Live, Philips Arena, 5 p.m. 404-878-3000.
20 –Messiah Sing-Along with Michael O’NealSingers, Roswell UMC, 3 p.m. 770-594-7974.
21-22 – Great Train Expo, North AtlantaTrade Center. 770-279-9899.
28 – Jeff Duham’s Spark of Insanity, PhilipsArena, 7:30 p.m. 404-878-3000.
31 – Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade, CentennialOlympic Park. 404-223-4412.
31 – Peach Drop, Underground. 404-523-2311.31 – Radio Disney Noon Year’s Eve, Smyrna
Community Ctr., 10:30 a.m. 770-434-6600.31 – Atlanta Symphony New Year’s Eve,
Symphony Hall. 404-733-4900.
REGENCY SUITESHOTEL
975 West Peachtree Streetat 10th Street
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Newly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded continental breakfast as well as a complimentary dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suite has a kitchenette.
Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the Midtown MARTA rapid rail station.
404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629www.regencysuites.com
Luxurious
Elegant
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Conyers . . .so much to offerduring the holidays!
Conyers . . .so much to offerduring the holidays!
Olde Town Christmas PartyDecember 4
Hometown Holiday ParadeDecember 5
Ice Skating at the Pavilion(open Nov. 13-Feb. 21, 2010)
30 Minutes East of Atlanta1-800-CONYERS
www.conyersga.com
