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February 2011 Compiled by Kate ConKle Calling all bookworms “T COURTESY OF SAVANNAH BOOK FESTIVAL shovels to help plant trees. gastateparks. org. (770) 867-3489. Polar Plunge, Feb. 19, Lake Lanier Islands Beach & Water Park, Buford. Hop into the chilly lake to benefit Special Olympics Georgia. www.specialolympicsga.org. (770) 414-9390, ext. 115. 36th Annual Fireside Arts and Craft Show, Feb. 19-20, Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen. Juried show with 60 of the Southeast’s finest artists and crafts people. gastateparks.org. (800) 573-9659. Bob Prim & The Propers Variety Show, Feb. 19-20, Sautee Nacoochee Community Center, Sautee Nacoochee. Storytelling, music, free admission, donations accepted. www.snca.org. (706) 878-3300. “How Sweet the Sound,” Feb. 20, United Methodist Church, Cornelia. 20th annual black heritage music celebration to benefit minority scholarship. (706) 778-6001. Community Contra Dance, Feb. 26, Sautee Nacoochee Historical Gym, Sautee Nacoochee. Short contra dance lesson beforehand. www.snca.org. (706) 878-3300. Thrills in the Hills Half-Marathon and Marathon, Feb. 26, Fort Yargo State Park, Winder. An off-road course following scenic mountain bike trails. www.dirtyspokes. com. (770) 867-3489. he Savannah Book Festival offers a uniquely intimate experience, with individual presentations from a stunning array of authors—whatever your taste in literature—from popular fiction to poetry and lifestyle,” says Savannah Book Festival Board President Stephanie Duttenhaver. The 4th Annual Savannah Book Festival, Feb. 18-20, features speakers including Tobias Wolff, Lee Smith, Sandra Brown, Karl Marlantes, Chuck Leavell, Vince Dooley and Greg Djanikian. Presentations take place around Telfair Square in the heart of historic Savannah. The prestigious literary festival 4th Annual Savannah Book Festival, Feb. 18-20, Telfair remains free for all Square, Savannah. Literary readings and storytelling, plus meet a variety of writers, shop for books and more. www. to attend. savannahbookfestival.org. (912) 358-0575. HiStoriC HiGH Country “A Photographic Journey into Afghanistan,” through Feb. 18, Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, Blue Ridge. Photographs by Lisa Schnelinger. www. blueridgearts.net. (706) 632-2144. Ansel Adams: A Legacy, through Feb. 20, Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville. Original photographs spanning Ansel Adams’ career. www.boothmuseum.org. (770) 387-1300. “A Shot in the Dark,” Feb. 4-6, 11-13, Rome Little Theatre, Rome. Comedy production. www.romelittletheatre.com. (706) 295-7171. Chickamauga Civil War Show & Sale, Feb. 5-6, Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, Dalton. Antique postcard show, 400 tables of collectibles. www.dal tontradecenter.com. (800) 824-7469. “Hello Dolly!” Feb. 11-12, 18-19, Woodstock Community Church Auditorium, Woodstock. Broadway musical. www.tla clive.org. (678) 494-4251. Annual Bee School, Feb. 19, Old Cherokee Courthouse, Canton. Learn beginning beekeeping skills, also door prizes, raffle. www.cherokeebeeclub.com. (770) 479-0418. Run with the Wolves 5K and 2 Mile Health Walk, Feb. 19, State Mutual Stadium, Rome. Proceeds go to Rome High School. www.runwiththewolves.org. (706) 766-8845. Dalton Hamfest, Feb. 26, North Georgia Fairgrounds, Dalton. Amateur radio festival, 10 dealers, vendors, hourly door prizes. www. w4drc.net. (706) 537-5090. nortHeaSt GeorGia mountainS Faculty Biennial, through Feb. 4, Gainesville State College, Gainesville. Faculty art exhibition. (678) 717-3707. Kevin Bales Trio in Concert, Feb. 5, Smithgall Arts Center, Gainesville. Winner of 1994 American Pianist Association’s Jazz Piano Competition. www.theartscouncil.net. (770) 534-2787. Winter Carnival, Feb. 5, Fort Yargo State Park, Winder. Hayrides, bonfire, marshmallow roasting, miniature golf, crafts and more. gastateparks.org. (770) 867-3489. “The Underpants,” Feb. 8, 10, 12-13, 16, 18-19, Brenau University, Gainesville. Play written by Carl Sterheim, adapted by Steve Martin. www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org. (678) 717-3624. “Intimate Apparel,” Feb. 9, 11-12, 15, 17, 19, Brenau University, Gainesville. Winner of five Best Play awards, written by Lynn Nottage. www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org. (678) 717-3624. Funniest Man in America, Feb. 11, Elbert Theatre, Elberton. Comedian James Gregory performs. www.funniestman.com. (706) 283-1049. Cartographic, Feb. 15-Mar. 15, Gainesville State College, Gainesville. Art exhibit. (678) 717-3707. Arbor Day Tree Planting, Feb. 19, Fort Yargo State Park, Winder. Bring gloves and More online at www.georgiamagazine.org atlanta metro Snow Mountain, through March 6, Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain. Build an “Fire and Passion,” Feb. 28, Fox Theatre, Atlanta. Argentinian dance company Tango Buenos Aires displays the most authentic representation of the Tango. www.foxtheatre. org. (404) 881-2000. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - February 2011

Georgia Magazine - February 2011
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar
Currents
Georgia's Engergy Outlook
Tree Army's Legacy
Bringing the Future into Focus
My Georgia
Gardens
Georgia Cooks
Snapshot

Georgia Magazine - February 2011