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SEpTEMbER 2011 by JOEy HANE Let freedom ring! T his month the Heroes Music Festival (HMF) is teaming up with the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton to honor our nation’s heroes. The festival seeks to revive the Heroes Music Festival, Sept. 8-11, Atlanta Mosense of community, patriotism and tor Speedway, Hampton. www.heroesmf.com. general closeness that was shared by (855) 743-7637. all Americans after the tragic events World Trade Center buildings. of Sept. 11, 2001. This four-day event, The HMF supports its community beginning Sept. 8, will feature live musical acts from all over the country, includ- by offering donations to local schools, scholarship opportunities and donaing Jonny Lang, Darryl Worley, Skillet tions to nonprofit organizations repreand more. senting military, music and education. Saturday includes a military fly-over Come share in the spirit of patrioaccompanied by speeches given by dignitaries. The festival will conclude on the tism this month, and help honor our nation’s heroes. 10th anniversary of the attacks on the NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS Holiday Gorge Floor Hike, Sept. 2-5, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls. This guided hike will take you from rim to river while learning about the gorge’s unique environments. (706) 754-7981. Group Hayrides in the Park, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Victoria Bryant State Park, Royston. Bring your group for a fun-filled, old-fashioned hayride. (706) 245-6270. “His Last Days: Outdoor Passion Drama,” Sept. 3-4, Tallulah Gallery, Tallulah Falls. The last days of Jesus’ life are portrayed by 200 musicians and cast. Bring lawn chairs rain or shine. www.hislastdayspassiondrama.org. HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRy Rock City Raptors, through Sept. 5, Lookout Mountain, Rock City. Experience this amazing birds-of-prey show in Rock City’s Critter Classroom. www.seerockcity.com/birds. “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Sept. 9-10, 16-17, (800) 554-0675. The Colonnade, Ringgold. Classic tale of the Woodstock Market & Show, Sept. 2-4, South performed live on stage. colonnade Woodstock Market, Woodstock. A monthly center.org. (706) 935-9000, ext. 102. outdoor market and antique show. wood stockmarketshow.com. (770) 517-7771. 9th Annual Flea Market, Sept. 16-17, Lions Club Pavilion at the Fairgrounds, ElRemembering Our Heroes, Sept. 3, Army lijay. Thousands of items for sale including Post, Fort Oglethorpe. Celebrate and reantiques, collectibles, electronics, furniture, member our armed forces with living-history clothing and more. (706) 636-2772. displays, World War II battle re-enactments, cook-off, parade, USO dance and more. North Georgia Womens Expo, Sept. 17, wwiiheroes.net. (706) 861-2860. Episcopal Church of the Holy Family, Jasper. Meet and greet local women entrepreneurs and enjoy three hours of networking interaction. (678) 492-1733. Labor Day at The Post, Sept. 5, Polo Field on Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe. Arts, crafts, kids play zone, petting zoo, train rides, music and great barbecue. fortotour ism.org. (706) 861-2860. Annual Currahee Military Weekend, Sept. 29-Oct. 2. Venues in and around Toccoa. Currahee Challenge Run/Walk, re-enactors, memorabilia show and sale, veterans’ parade, and more. toccoagachamber.com. (706) 282-5055. Folk Life Festival, Sept. 3, Sautee Nacoochee Center and Folk Pottery Museum, Sautee Nacoochee. Watch demonstrations of centuries-old handcrafts, hear music of the Northeast Georgia mountains, and enjoy locally grown foods. (706) 878-3300. 10 Dahlonega Appalachian Jam, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, Dahlonega. Tour the museum and enjoy live entertainment in the courtyard. (706) 8642257. Music in the Park, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Vogel State Park, Blairsville. Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening while listening to great music. (706) 745-2628. Roopville Homecoming, Saturday Evening Concert Series, Sept. 3, Sept. 18, downtown, Roopville. 10, 17, 24, Unicoi State Park and Lodge, HelCrafts, food, kids’ area, antique en. Regional musicians perform a variety of car show, parade and more. music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass www.visitcarrollton.com. (770) and Southern Gospel music. (706) 878-2201, 854-7977. ext. 305. Enchanted MAiZE, Sept. 22Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze, Sept. 3-4, 10-11, Oct. 30, Blowing Springs Farm, 17-18, 24-25; Oct. 1-31, Uncle Shuck’s Corn Flintstone. Try to find your way Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Dawsonville. Mulout of the world’s only recycled tiple maze trails, hayrides, bonfires, climbing maze made of all reclaimed goats and more. www.uncleshucks.com. (888) materials. www.enchantedmaze. 674-8257. com. (706) 820-2531. Rivermist Concert Series, Sept. 9, RiverRiverfest, Sept. 24-25, Boling mist Lodge, Helen. Fire On the Mountain Park, Canton. Juried show of plays a tribute to the Grateful Dead. www. more than 200 arts and crafts helenevents.com. (706) 878-1234. exhibitors, plus entertainers, children’s activities and food. Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, Sept. 9-17, www.serviceleague.net. (770) Habersham County Fairgrounds, Clarkesville. 704-5991. Miss Chattahoochee Pageant, talent contests, GEORGIA MAGAZINE More online at www.georgiamagazine.org http://www.heroesmf.com http://www.hislastdayspassiondrama.org http://www.fortotourism.org http://www.fortotourism.org http://www.seerockcity.com/birds http://www.colonnadecenter.org http://www.colonnadecenter.org http://www.toccoagachamber.com http://www.woodstockmarketshow.com http://www.woodstockmarketshow.com http://www.wwiiheroes.net http://www.visitcarrollton.com http://www.uncleshucks.com http://www.enchantedmaze.com http://www.enchantedmaze.com http://www.helenevents.com http://www.helenevents.com http://www.serviceleague.net http://www.georgiamagazine.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - September 2011

Georgia Magazine - September 2011
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar of Events
Currents
Georgia’s Energy Outlook
A Bountiful Harvest
The Coupon Mom
A Spirit of Cooperation
The 2011 Washington Youth Tour
Georgia’s Higher Learning
Higher education listings
Around Georgia
Ramble around Dahlonega continues
My Georgia
Georgia Gardens
Vince Dooley’s tips on growing hydrangeas, more on artist Steve Penley
Georgia Cooks
Second helping: More apple recipes and fall apple festivals
Snapshot
More Snapshot submissions
Money-saving websites
Gardens plant of the month; Liberty notes
Energy-efficiency tips

Georgia Magazine - September 2011