Georgia Magazine - July 2011 - (Page 12)

35th Annual 4th of July Festival, July 2, courthouse square, Wrightsville. Parade, 5K/10K and Fire Cracker Run, arts and crafts, old-fashioned games, music and dancing. wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com. (478) 864-7200. 3rd Annual First Saturday Tennis Tourney, July 2-9, City Park Tennis Courts, Warrenton. Weeklong competition begins after patriotic parade and pie bake-off. exploregeorgia.org. (706) 465-9604. Brown Bag History Series, July 6, Augusta Museum of History, Augusta. Lynn Thompson, chair of the Living History Park, lectures on the Colonial era. augusta museum.org. (706) 722-8454. Full Moon Hike, July 15, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta. This guided tour provides an amazing opportunity to see animals that only come out at night. natu ralsciencesacademy.org. (706) 828-2109. Bark for Life, July 16, North Main Street, downtown Greensboro. Features live demonstrations, music, pet parade and more. exploregeorgia.org. (706) 453-7592. Company’s dramatic adaptation of a pop teen favorite. tosac.com. (229) 226-0863. MAGNOLIA MIDLANDS God and Country Arts & Crafts Festival, July 2, Telfair County Recreational Complex, McRae. In addition to the arts and crafts, come for the great food, softball tournament and fireworks show. telfairco.org. (229) 868-6365. 4th of July Celebration, July 4, Paulk Park, Fitzgerald. What could possibly make a fireworks display more exciting? Free Cokes and hot dogs! fitzgeraldga.org. (229) 426-5033. 5th Annual Blazing Saddles Century, July 30, Heard County High School, Franklin. Bike courses range from the leisurely 15-mile “out-and-back” to the challenging “101 miler.” westgeorgiaflyers.org/blazingsaddlecentury.html. Annual Fireworks Show & Freedom Fest, July 4, Memorial Stadium, Eastman. Southern food, crafts, live music and fireworks. exploregeorgia.org. (478) 374-4723. 15th Annual Summer Redneck Games, July 9, East Dublin Boat Landing, East Dublin. Country music and classic events such as the “mudpit belly flop” and “armpit serenade.” summerredneckgames.com. (478) 609-2857. Kids’ Movie Morning, July 12, Theatre Dublin, Dublin. www.dlcra.org. (478) 2775060. Magnolia Music & Medicine Show, July 16, Magnolia Theatre, Eastman. Nostalgic music of Kelley and the Cowboys and Drew Gibson. magnoliamusicandmedicine show.com. (478) 374-4723. Main Street Farmers Market, July 30, Sea Island Bank parking lot, Statesboro. Shop for fresh produce, locally made products and more. (912) 764-7227. Great American Weekend, July 2-4, Savannah Riverfront, Savannah. Arts and crafts show along the waterfront, followed by fireworks display July 4. exploregeorgia.org. (912) 234-0295. 43rd Annual Kiwanis Independence Day Festival, July 4, St. Marys. Parade, children’s rides, 5K/10K races and watermelon seed-spitting contest. smkiwanis.com/july4. htm. (912) 674-0848. An Old-Fashioned 4th of July, July 4, Waterfront Park, Brunswick. Free watermelon, sack races, water balloon tosses, carnival games, fireworks and more. goldenislesarts. org. (912) 262-6934. July 4th Celebration, July 4, Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah. Decorate your bikes, your pets, yourself and celebrate Independence Day with hayrides, outdoor challenges and a giant campfire. georgia stateparks.org/skidawayisland. (912) 5982300. Summer Classic Movies at the Ritz, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Ritz Theatre, Brunswick. Come see classic Hollywood favorites “Wizard of Oz,” “Double Indemnity,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Rear Window.” goldenislesarts. org. (912) 262-6934. St. Marys Saltwater Classic, July 8-9, Waterfront Park, St. Marys. Redfish and kingfish tournament, boat show and live performances. bluewaterpromo.com. (912) 729-7216. Jazz in the Park, July 10, 31, Lighthouse Lawn, St. Simons Island. Special performances by Silver Lining and BlueHour. goldenislesarts.org. (912) 262-6934. Cathead Creek Canoe Trip, July 16, Fort King George Historic Site, Darien. Guided paddle trip through the historic rice canals. gastateparks.org/fortkinggeorge. (912) 4374770. Visit georgiamagazine.org for more listings or to post an event. Event details and costs subject to change; please verify before attending. Event listings subject web exclusive to space availability. PLANTATION TRACE Fourth of July Weekend, July 1-4, Reed Bingham State Park, Adel. Animal shows, games, crafts and s’mores around the campfire. gastateparks.org. (229) 896-3551. 4th of July Weekend, July 2-4, Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park, Blakely. Guided nature hikes, scavenger hunts, tours of the mounds and more. gastateparks.org. (229) 724-2150. 4th of July Celebration, July 4, Remington Park, Thomasville. Patriotic games, food, music and fireworks display. thomasvillaga. com. (229) 227-7001. July 4th Celebration, July 4, Earle May Boat Basin, Bainbridge. Tribute band Fly-By Radio; spectacular fireworks show follows. bainbridgecity.com. (229) 248-2000. Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day, July 7, Spence Field, Moultrie. Farmers and researchers share new technology and explore the future of agriculture. sunbeltexpo. com. (229) 985-1968. Movie Night! July 8, Moultrie YMCA, Moultrie. Summer family fun with a movie, hotdogs and more. www.moultrieymca.org. (229) 985-1154. South Georgia Photography Competition and Exhibit, July 15-31, Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage, Tifton. Both amateurs and professionals compete for cash prizes. tiftonmuseum.org. (229) 382-3600. Pepper Festival Pageant, July 16, Tift Theatre, Tifton. Watch as contestants compete for the title of Miss Pepper Festival. (229) 382-6200. “Disney’s High School Musical,” July 22-24, Thomasville Center for the Arts, Thomasville. Thomasville On Stage and 12 GEORGIA’S COAST Georgia Artists with Disabilities Annual Touring Exhibit, through July 9, Ritz Theatre, Brunswick. Free exhibit features a variety of media from artists around the state. goldenislesarts.org. (912) 262-6934. “My Travels on Canvas,” through July 31, Old Jail Art Center, Darien. This free exhibit features acrylic, watercolor and oil paintings by Brenda Williams. mcintoshartassociation. com. (912) 437-7711. Cannons Across the Marsh, July 2, Fort King George Historic Park, Darien. Free watermelon and lemonade while you learn about the day-to-day activities in a soldier’s life. gastateparks.org. (912) 437-4770. Red, White & Blues on the Bluff, July 2, Waterfront Park, Darien. Live beach and soul music from Second Chance Band, followed by fireworks over the water. (912) 437-6686. Spirit of Liberty Festival, July 2, Lions Park, Patterson. Three-day baseball tournament, live bands, tractor and classic car show, 5K run and poker run. (912) 6475776. More online at www.georgiamagazine.org web exclusive Events for the October issue are due by Aug. 1, 2011 Email calendar@georgiaemc.com. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - July 2011

Georgia Magazine - July 2011
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar
Currents
Georgia’s Energy Outlook
Special Energy Report
A Jewel Against the Sea
“A Special Blessing”
Your Own Backyard
Around Georgia
My Georgia
Gardens
Georgia Cooks
Cookbook of the Month
Snapshot

Georgia Magazine - July 2011