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JANUARY 2010 COMPILED BY EMILY ALLEN Boating bonanza work from the Atlanta Collage Society. www.quinlanartscenter. org. (770) 536-2575. 13th Annual Polar Bear Swim, Jan. 1, Lake Lanier, Gainesville. Take a chilly dive into Lake Lanier to kick off the new year. www.lckc.org. (770) 287-7888. The Temptations, Jan. 2, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee. Enjoy the sounds of this Grammy-winning band. www.georgiamountainfair grounds.com. (706) 896-4191. Crawford Long Museum Grand Re-Opening, Jan. 9, Crawford Long Museum, Jefferson. Enjoy refreshments and rides in horse-drawn carriages, plus a fund-raiser dinner and tour later in the evening. (706) 367-5307. Beginning Bee Keeping, Jan. 16, Smithgall Woods, Helen. Learn about basic bee keeping and how to start a hive. (706) 878-3087. Dulcimer-Making Workshop, Jan. 23, Smithgall Woods, Helen. Assemble, sand and finish an Appalachian dulcimer with musician Bob Thomason. (706) 878-3087. Stage Tour: The Beaux’s Stratagem, Jan. 26, Brenau University, Gainesville. A behindthe-scenes peek at “The Beaux’s Stratagem.” (678) 717-3624. ATLANTA METRO Explosure and Sovereign Tree Exhibitions, through Jan. 16, Jackson Fine Art, Atlanta. Two solo exhibitions by native Atlantans Tierney Gearson and Todd Murphy. www.jacksonfine art.com. (404) 233-3739. Scripture for the Eyes, through Jan. 24, Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta. Explore the central role of printed illustrations from the Bible during the 16th century. www.arts.emory.edu. (404) 727-5050. Ice Skating, through Jan. 31, Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta. Enjoy skating on this specially built rink. www.centennialpark. com. (404) 222-7275. Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales,” Jan. 1-31, COURTESY MINNESOTA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM FOR IMAGINE IT! THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ATLANTA I t’s not too early to start thinking about warmer days and boating opportunities in Georgia, thanks to the Atlanta Boat Show, set for Jan 13-17 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Learn about the latest boats, marine equipment and services and shop for the best deals on sailboats, power boats, personal watercrafts and more. Experts will teach you about environmentally friendly boating practices, fishing and sailing, plus demonstrate casting and fishing techniques. Family activities include showcases for extreme boarding tricks and stunts in the show’s 30,000-gallon landing pool, a catch-and-release trout pond, prize giveaways and photo opportunities. Visit www.atlantaboatshow.com or call (954) 441-3227 for details and tickets. —Jennifer J. Hewett Shakespeare Tavern, Atlanta. Take a medieval romp through boisterous and bawdy old England. www.shakespearetav ern.com. (404) 874-5299. Peach Seed Youth Storytelling Festival, Jan. 2, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Atlanta. A festival packed with creative, hands-on storytelling workshops for children. (404) 872-5338, ext. 228. Three Kings Day, Dia de Reyes, Jan. 3, Atlanta History Center, Atlanta. Celebrate this Hispanic holiday through storytelling, music, live performances and free food. atlantahistorycen ter.com. (404) 814-4000. “Men of Mah Jongg,” Jan. 7-25, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Roswell. An endearing comedy about men coming to terms with their “sensitive sides” over a traditionally feminine game. www. get.org. (770) 641-1260. Nella Rigell: Lyres, Kings and Gaelic Strings, Jan. 9, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell. Learn the history of the harp. www.chattnaturecenter.org. (770) 992-2055. Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, Jan. 13-24, various locations, Atlanta. Celebrating a tradition of great storytelling through cinematic masterpieces. www. ajff.org. (404) 806-9913. Lunch and Learn, Jan. 15, Cobb County Central Library, Marietta. Learn how to grow seeds in your own home using recycled containers. www.cobbmastergar deners.com. (770) 528-4070. COURTESY ATLANTA BOAT SHOW Atlanta Boat Show, Jan. 13-17, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. More than 300,000 square feet of the latest boats, plus marine electronics and accessories. www.atlantaboatshow.com. (954) 441-3227. HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY Introduction to Wildlife Painting, Jan. 2, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs. Hands-on workshop for painting wildlife from real 3-D forms. (770) 732-5871. Key Ingredients: America by Food, Jan. 2-Feb. 14, Haralson County Historical Society, Buchanan. Enjoy a mouthwatering look at the historical, regional and social traditions in American food. www.georgia foodtour.org. (770) 646-3369. The Kenneth M. Freeman Legacy Exhibition: Artist at Work, Jan. 10-May 2, Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville. Showcasing 50 oil paintings and sculptures featuring working cowboys and cowgirls, rodeo heroes, American Indian elders, Buffalo Soldiers and more. boothmuseum.org. (770) 387-1300. Silver Oak Wine Dinner, Jan. 23, Barnsley Gardens Resort, Adairsville. Delight in pairing wines with a five-course dinner. www.barnsleyresort.com. (877) 773-2447. Songs and Stories, Appalachian Style, Jan. 30, the Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center, Blue Ridge. Bob and Melody Thompson delight audiences with their songs and stories of the Appalachian Mountains. www.craddockcenter.org. (706) 632-1772. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS Collage at the Q, through Feb. 20, Quinlan Arts Center, Gainesville. Featuring original Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! through Jan. 24, Imagine It! Children’s Museum,Atlanta.Visit Curious George’s world and learn about math, science and engineering on this fun, educational adventure. childrensmuseumatlanta.org. (404) 659-5437. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - January 2010

Georgia Magazine - January 2010
Contents
Viewpoint
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar
Currents
Coming to a Set Near You
The Joy of the Journey
Around Georgia
My Georgia
Georgia Gardens
Georgia Cooks
Cookbook of the Month
Snapshot

Georgia Magazine - January 2010