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nic with the pops concert, marketplace, bike ride, garden tours and more. www.lagrangechamber.com. (706) 884-8671. Astronomy Night, June 12, Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin. Astronomy slide presentation and viewing of the night skies through telescopes. (229) 838-4706. HISTORIC HEARTLAND Johnny Mercer: Too Marvelous for Words, through June 6, Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Macon. Celebrate the life and songs of this famous Georgia musician. www.georgiamusic. org. (478) 751-3334. History of Fort Valley State University, through June 26, Tubman African American Museum, Macon. Photography, historical artifacts and video tell the story of the university’s growth, curriculum and evolving impact on this community and region. www.tubmanmuseum.com. (478) 7438544. Frog Slog, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge. Bring a headlamp, nets and prepare to get muddy as you investigate wetlands and streams in search of frogs and salamanders. (770) 389-7801. keeping track of your family when venturing into Georgia’s great outdoors. (770) 389-7801. Tree Top Night Climb, June 12, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge. Climb a 90-foot Southern Red Oak to see fluorescent lichen, critters and the night sky. (770) 389-7801. Twilight Toasts in the Garden, June 24, State Botanical Garden, Athens. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music and art exhibit, plus a walk-and-talk about annuals. www.uga.edu/botgarden. (706) 5426156. Mountain Top Owl Prowl, June 26, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge. Listen to whippoorwills and owls on this evening trek to the mountaintop. (770) 389-7801. CLASSIC SOUTH Pro Rodeo, June 4-5, Old Frontier, Thomson. Specialty acts, rodeo clowns, cowboys and cowgirls competing in eight events. www.theoldfrontier.com. (706) 5332544. Junior Fishing Rodeo, June 5, A.H. Stephens Historic Park, Crawfordville. Fishing tournament on Lake Liberty for children under 16. (706) 456-2602. CSEA Summer Fun Horse Show, June 12, Old Frontier, Thomson. Enjoy these horses and riders in the ring as they showcase their skills in timed events and more. cshorse.org. (706) 399-7424. Senior Fishing Rodeo, June 19, A.H. Stephens Historic Park, Crawfordville. Anglers 55 and older compete for prizes in several categories; Georgia fishing license and advance registration required. (706) 456-2602. Full Moon Trail Ride, June 26-27, Bussey Point Lake, Lincolnton. Classic South Equine Association Trail ride, campout and cookout. www.cshorse.org. PLANTATION TRACE “Alice in Wonderland,” June 3-5, Cairo High School, Cairo. Enjoy this classic tale, plus an exciting tap and jazz revue. www. sgpa.us. (229) 378-2787. Bainbridge Farmers Market, June 5, downtown, Bainbridge. Featuring in-season produce, jams, jellies and handmade Georgia items. bainbridgecity.com. (229) 248-2000, ext.119. You Can Have Hummingbirds Workshop, June 5, Birdsong Nature Center, Thomasville. Learn about the fascinating lives of hummingbirds and how to draw them to your garden. www.birdsongna turecenter.org. (229) 377-4408. Early Summer Nature Walk, June 13, Nature Center, Thomasville. Explore the fields and woods for birds and butterflies. GEORGIA MAGAZINE Jazz in the Park, June 13, 27, lawn of St. Simons Island Lighthouse, St. Simons. Bring a blanket and enjoy feel-good tunes by String-Sessions (June 13) and Dixieland jazz by The Savannah Stompers Jazz Band (June 27). www.goldenislesarts.org. (912) 2626934. (Continued from page 11) PRESIDENTIAL PATHWAYS The Way We Lived, through June 13, Columbus Museum, Columbus. Learn about residential architecture and life in the 19th century. www.columbusmuseum.com. (706) 748-2562. 23rd Annual Rosie the Riveter and DDay Observance, June 5, Roosevelt’s Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs. Join actress and teacher Carol Cain as she portrays the 1940s woman who filled factory jobs left vacant by men during World War II. (706) 655-5870. Alligator Day, June 5, Florence Marina State Park, Omaha. See live alligators and take guided boat tours to view these reptiles in their natural habitat. (229) 838-4706. Daylily Show and Sale, June 5, Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, Pine Mountain. Shop for daylilies in a variety of bloom sizes and colors, plus enjoy a daylily competition. www.callawaygardens. com. (800) 225-5292. Operation Heartfelt: Care Packages, June 5, Roosevelt’s Little White House Historic Site, Warm Springs. Show support for our troops overseas by dropping off care package items (playing cards, travel games, CDs and DVDs, trail mix, etc.). (706) 655-5870. 10th Annual Hydrangea Festival, June 10-13, downtown square, LaGrange. Oldfashioned garden party, wine tasting, pic12 Twilight Hike, June 3, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge. Join a park ranger on this pre-sunset guided hike. (770) 3897801. 7th Annual Daylily Festival, June 4-5, pecan orchard/Grey Elementary, Grey. 5K Daylily Dash, fun run, music, food, arts and crafts, games, car show, flowers and more. www.graystationbht.com. (478) 9865199. Evening Music in the Gazebo, June 4, 18, downtown, Rutledge. Tap your toes to favorite songs from local musicians. (706) 557-9020. National Trails Day Celebration, June 5, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge. A six-mile guided, scenic hike through wetlands to upland forest. (770) 389-7801. Spirit of the Land, June 6-26, State Botanical Garden, Athens. Exhibition and art sale spotlighting original works from various Northeast Georgia artists, to benefit Athens Land Trust and Oconee River Land Trust. www.athenslandtrust.org. (706) 6130122. Annual Street Dance, June 12, Town Park, Madison. Grab a friend for a great evening of dancing, music and fun. (706) 342-1251, ext. 206. Lost Person Prevention, June 12, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge. Learn simple techniques for not getting lost and www.georgiamagazine.org http://www.lagrangechamber.com http://www.uga.edu/botgarden http://www.georgiamusic.org http://www.georgiamusic.org http://www.tubmanmuseum.com http://www.theoldfrontier.com http://www.goldenislesarts.org http://cshorse.org http://www.columbusmuseum.com http://www.graystationbht.com http://www.cshorse.org http://www.sgpa.us http://www.sgpa.us http://www.callawaygardens.com http://www.callawaygardens.com http://bainbridgecity.com http://www.athenslandtrust.org http://www.birdsongnaturecenter.org http://www.birdsongnaturecenter.org http://www.georgiamagazine.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - June 2010

Georgia Magazine - June 2010
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar
Currents
Special Energy Report
Winning Reader Stories
Honorable Mentions: More Vacation Stories
Georgia on a Budget
Around Georgia
My Georgia
Georgia Gardens
Gardening Tips
Georgia Cooks
Cookbook of the Month
Snapshot

Georgia Magazine - June 2010