Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - (Page 10)
AUGUST 2010
COMPILED BY SARAH BAKHTIARI
Happenings around Georgia
Celebrating the arts
colonnadecenter.org. (706) 935-9000. Lithia Springs United Methodist Church’s 125th Anniversary, Aug. 29, 3711 Temple Street, Lithia Springs. Homecoming celebration with special morning service, food and entertainment. (770) 948-5429. Beginners School for Small Farmers, Aug. 31, White Oak Park, Dallas. Learn the financial side of farming through workshops by the UGA Extension Service. (770) 749-0444. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS
Celebrating Appalachian Life, through Aug. 15, Sautee Nacoochee Center, Sautee Nacoochee. View an array of art including Appalachian paintings, fiber art, jewelry and more. www.snca.org. (706) 878-3300. Transitions: an Exhibition of Recent Works by Charles Young Walls, through Aug. 15, Quinlan Visual Arts Center, Gainesville. Featuring works by this award-winning Atlanta artist. quinlanartscenter.org. (770) 5362575. Visiting Artists Series at Unicoi, Aug. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 2122, 28-29, Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen. Talented artists and craftsmen from Georgia and surrounding states show and sell samples of their work. (800) 573-9659, ext. 305. First Friday Night Concert Series, Aug. 6, Hancock Park, Dahlonega. Bring picnics and lawn chairs for family fun, shopping and concerts. n-georgia. com. (706) 864-6133. Friday Night Flicks, Aug. 6, Sam Pitts Park, Clarkesville. Bring the family for this free screening of “Kung-Fu Panda,” plus music and games. clarkesvillega. com. (706) 754-2220. 14th Annual Dillard Bluegrass and Barbecue Festival, Aug. 6-7, City Hall Fairgrounds, Dillard. Two days of top bluegrass performers plus the Georgia State Championship KCBS cook-off and crafts. dil lardbbq.org. (706) 7822106.
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he city of Young Harris has a deeply rooted history of Appalachian culture; arts, canning and baking; Cherokee Indian customs; and a hint of old English traditions. Event organizers of the Young Harris Arts Festival, set for Aug. 2829 at Mayor’s Park in Young Harris have created a way to remind residents of its diverse history. Besides the usual fair food, kids’ activities and live performances, visitors can enjoy an assortment of other activities and entertainment, including multiple food preservation and baking competitions, cloggers, demonstrations such as blacksmithing and chainsaw art, a farmers market, and baskets, fiber art, candles, soap and other goods created Young Harris Arts Festival, by 50 artisans. Sales and proAug. 28-29, Mayor’s Park,Young ceeds of the goods from the Harris. Enjoy baking and other food competitions, pottery mak- baking competitions benefit a ing, blacksmithing and more. (706) local food pantry. 897-6179. —Sarah Bakhtiari
HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY “Smoke on the Mountain,” Aug. 6-7, 13-14, Colonnade, Ringgold. Crowds start tapping their feet, singing along and clapping enthusiastically in this infectious musical with old hymns. colonnadecenter.org. (706) 935-9000. Summer Music Weekends, Aug. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain. Tap your toes to live music and sample barbecue, plus enjoy special shows, such as soaring hawks and owls with the Rock City Raptors. www.see rockcity.com/summermusic. (706) 820-2531. The Fabulous Tams, Aug. 14, downtown, Cartersville. Free concert with lots of family activities. (770) 607-3480. Geology Hike, Aug. 14, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs. Geologist John Johnston leads a moderate hike to identify rock types and explain how they formed. (770) 7325871. Healing Through Praise Benefit Concert, Aug. 14, University of West Georgia, Carrollton. Featuring Luther Barnes and the Redd Budd Gospel Choir, join in to pray for cancer patients,
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Regions are determined by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. See their Web calendar at www.exploregeorgia.org for additional events.
2nd Annual Schindaufest, Aug. 7, Helen Festhalle, Helen. An oldfashioned festival with German clothing, food, contests and entertainment. helenchamber.com. (706) 878-1908. Zonta Club Art and Chocolate Auction, Aug. 7, Rabun County Civic Center, Clayton. A benefit fundraiser featuring desserts, dancing, live music and auctions. (828) 349-9194. Appalachian Jam, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, Dahlonega. Listen to the songs and sounds of North Georgia’s mountain music singers and pickers. (706) 864-3513. Bluegrass on the Square, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, Tallulah Falls Opry House, Tallulah Falls. Sit around a bonfire while listening to local bluegrass acts. tallulahfallsgeor gia.org. Sage Market, Aug. 14, downtown, Toccoa. Browse homemade (Continued on page 12)
Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival, Aug. 28-29, Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers. Animal exhibits, guest speakers, hands-on demonstrations, children’s activities, stage performances, and arts and crafts. bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com. (770) 602-2606. survivors and their families. (770) 214-1491. Fireside Nights, Aug. 19, Starbucks at Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain. Sit by the fire and listen to local musician Noah Collins. www.seerockcity. com/fireside. (706) 820-2531. “Treasure Island,” Aug. 20-21, 27-28, Colonnade, Ringgold. Experience this classic play about pirates and treasure.
Georgia Mountain Moonshine CruizIn, Aug. 12-14, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee. Car show with live music, hundreds of hot rods, exhibits, vendors, contests and prizes. www.gammoon shinecruizin.com. (706) 896-4966.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - August 2010
Georgia Magazine - August 2010
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar
Festival Guide
Currents
Warner Robins Hits a Home Run
More Little League Action
For the Birds
Around Georgia
My Georgia
Georgia Gardens
Georgia Cooks
Cookbook of the Month
Snapshot
Additional Snapshot Photos
Bonus Recipe of the Month
Georgia Magazine - August 2010
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Georgia Magazine - August 2010 (Page Cover1)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Georgia Magazine - August 2010 (Page Cover2)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Georgia Magazine - August 2010 (Page 3)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Contents (Page 4)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Viewpoint (Page 5)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Mailbox (Page 6)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Picture This? (Page 7)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Georgia News (Page 8)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Georgia News (Page 9)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Calendar (Page 10)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Festival Guide (Page 11)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Festival Guide (Page 12)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Festival Guide (Page 13)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Currents (Page 14)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Currents (Page 15)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Warner Robins Hits a Home Run (Page 16)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Warner Robins Hits a Home Run (Page 17)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Warner Robins Hits a Home Run (Page 18)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - More Little League Action (Page 18A)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - More Little League Action (Page 18B)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - For the Birds (Page 19)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - For the Birds (Page 20)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - For the Birds (Page 21)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Around Georgia (Page 22)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Around Georgia (Page 23)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - My Georgia (Page 24)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - My Georgia (Page 25)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Georgia Gardens (Page 26)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Georgia Gardens (Page 27)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Georgia Cooks (Page 28)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Georgia Cooks (Page 29)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Georgia Cooks (Page 30)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Georgia Cooks (Page 31)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Cookbook of the Month (Page 32)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Cookbook of the Month (Page 33)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Snapshot (Page 34)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Additional Snapshot Photos (Page 34A)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Bonus Recipe of the Month (Page 34B)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Bonus Recipe of the Month (Page Cover3)
Georgia Magazine - August 2010 - Bonus Recipe of the Month (Page Cover4)
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