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FEBRUARY 2013 COMPILED BY VANESSA SCHILL Celebrate Georgia’s history T he Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia History Festival begins Feb. 4 with the kickoff at the Capitol in Atlanta. During February, the festival features several events across the state: Feb. 5 Keynote Address, Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, Savannah Feb. 7 Shuman Cup Georgia Day Parade, Savannah Cricket Tournament, Shuman Elementary School, Savannah Feb. 9-10 Colonial Faire and Muster, Wormsloe State Historic Site, Savannah Feb. 10 Super Museum Sunday at more than 40 cultural institutions, historic sites, house museums and art museums in Coastal Georgia Feb. 12 Georgia Day Parade, Bull Street, Savannah Feb. 16 277th Anniversary of the Fort Frederica Living History Encampment, Fort Frederica National Monument, St. Simons Island Feb. 16 Scottish Highlands Dinner, Fort King George State Historic Site, Darien For more information, visit georgiahistory.com or call (877) 424-4789. HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY 18th Annual Chickamauga Civil War Show and Sale, Feb. 2-3, Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center, Dalton. Dealers from around the nation display collectibles and artifacts for sale. nwgtcc.com. (800) 824-7469. Charles Nivens: In a Polyphonic Mood, through Feb. 28, Dogwood City Art Gallery, Tallapoosa. A contemporary abstract expressionist, Nivens’ current and recent works, rich with color and form, are on exhibition. dogwoodcityartgallery.com. (770) 574-2822. “Robert E. Lee: Shades of Gray,” Feb. 9, The Townsend Center, Carrollton. Explore the thoughts of Gen. Lee through the intimate portrayal by actor Tom Dugan. townsendcenter.org. (678) 839-4722. New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music, Feb. 9-March 23, Warren P. Sewell Memorial Library, Bremen. A Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition exploring the early traditions of American music. georgiahumanities.org/newharmonies. (404) 523-6220. 3rd Annual Fire and Ice Chili Cookoff, Feb. 16, Blue Ridge. Chili cookoff, ice carving, live music, ice skating rink set up in the City of Blue Ridge Park. blueridgemoun tains.com. (706) 632-5680. 4th Annual Run with the Wolves 5K and 2 Mile Health Walk, Feb. 23, Rome High School, Rome. runwiththewolves.org. (706) 346-6223. 8 NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS Havana Son Trio, Feb. 1, Smithgall Arts Center, Gainesville. Sultry sounds of a tropical paradise with pulsing rhythms and sweet melodies. theartscouncil.net. (770) 534-2787. Wine & Chocolate LOVERS Celebration, Feb. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, Three Sisters Vineyards, Dahlonega. Local artisan chocolates are combined with Three Sisters wines in a special tasting lineup. threesisters vineyards.com. (706) 865-9463. Growing Up Wild, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Unicoi State Park, Helen. Early childhood education program for children ages 3-7 allows children to explore wildlife and the world around them. Preregistration required. gastateparks.org/unicoi. (800) 573-9659. 15th Annual Sweetheart Ball, Feb. 9, Rabun County Civic Center, Clayton. Dinner, auction and dance beneﬁt FAITH’s domestic abuse shelter and Power House for Kids Child Advocacy Center. faithinc.org. (706) 782-1003. Annual Chocolate and Wine Party, Feb. 9, Tiger Mountain Vineyards, Tiger. Wine, chocolate fondue, strawberries and music by the Greg Presmanes Trio for Valentine’s Day. tigerwine.com. (706) 782-4777. Fasching Mardi Gras in the Mountains, Feb. 9, Helendorf River Inn, Helen. German masquerade ball with dinner, dancing and prizes. (706) 878-2271. Valentine’s Celebration, Feb. 9, BabyLand General Hospital, Cleveland. Prize drawings, holiday crafts, candy goody bags, costumed characters. cabbagepatchkids.com. (706) 865-2171. Valley Harmony Radio Show, Feb. 9-10, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, Sautee. Variety show with music, skits, commercials, jokes, sound effects and more! snca.org. (706) 878-3300. “Doubt, A Parable,” Feb. 14-16, Lavonia Cultural Center, Lavonia. Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning drama about a priest. lavoniaevents.com. (706) 356-1855. 38th Annual Fireside Craft/Art Show, Feb. 16-17, Unicoi State Park Lodge, Helen. Indoor juried arts and crafts show. gastateparks.org/unicoi. (800) 573-9659, ext. 305. Helenblitz Mini Cooper Car Show, Feb. 22-23, Helendorf Inn, Helen. Family-friendly charity event featuring RC car races and charity auction. (706) 878-2271. “Boeing, Boeing,” Feb. 22-24, 28, March 3, Habersham Community Theater, Clarkesville. Local production of the comedic French play. habershamtheater.org. (706) 839-1315. ATLANTA METRO Quilt Show, through March 2, ART Station, Stone Mountain. Beautiful quilts, demonstrations, silent auction. artstation.org. (770) 469-1105. ©AMY WILMOTH WATTS, “GRANDMA’S FARM,” ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 24 X 30” Designates a Civil War event Black-Tie Mardi Gras, Feb. 9, Cateechee Golf Club and Conference Center, Hartwell. Community theater beneﬁt features Half Dozen Brass Band from Athens, food and a silent auction. hartcountycommunitytheatre. com. (706) 376-5599. Cowgirl Heaven, through April 7, Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville. Colorful paintings by Georgia artist Amy Watts reﬂect her view of the West. boothmuseum.org. (770) 387-1300. More online at www.georgiamagazine.org GEORGIA MAGAZINE http://www.hartcountycommunitytheatre.com http://www.hartcountycommunitytheatre.com http://www.cabbagepatchkids.com http://www.snca.org http://www.lavoniaevents.com http://www.gastateparks.org/unicoi http://www.georgiahistory.com http://www.gastateparks.org/unicoi http://www.theartscouncil.net http://www.habershamtheater.org http://www.nwgtcc.com http://www.threesistersvineyards.com http://www.artstation.org http://www.threesistersvineyards.com http://www.dogwoodcityartgallery.com http://www.townsendcenter.org http://www.gastateparks.org/unicoi http://www.georgiahumanities.org/newharmonies http://www.faithinc.org http://www.faithinc.org http://www.blueridgemountains.com http://www.blueridgemountains.com http://www.runwiththewolves.org http://www.tigerwine.com http://www.boothmuseum.org http://www.tigerwine.com http://www.georgiamagazine.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - February 2013

Georgia Magazine - February 2013
The 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards
Table of Contents
Viewpoint
Liberty Notes
Georgia News
Calendar of Events
Picture This?
Currents
My Georgia
A Safe Haven
Around Georgia: Return to Tara
Georgia Cooks
Snapshot

Georgia Magazine - February 2013