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EVENTS Calendar

SAM Shortline Presidential Flyer, June 5,
Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, Cordele.
Take the train past Lake Blackshear to Plains to
explore former President Jimmy Carter's boyhood farm, go shopping and sample peanut
butter treats. (229) 276-0755. samshortline.com.
" Spamalot, " June 11-13, 17-20, 24-27, Springer
Opera House, Columbus. Musical based on the
film " Monty Python and the Holy Grail. "
(706) 327-3688. bit.ly/springop.

The Push for Innovation, through Aug. 31,
Augusta Museum of History, Augusta. Travel
back in time to view innovations of the '50s and
'60s in American suburbia. (706) 722-8454.
augustamuseum.org.
Rock Dam Paddle and Hike, June 11,
Mistletoe State Park, Appling. Ranger-led paddle
to Rock Dam Trail for a 3-mile hike. Space limited; preregistration required. (706) 541-0321.
bit.ly/gspmsto.
Father's Day Craft, June 18, Mistletoe State
Park, Appling. Create a nature-themed Father's
Day craft. Space limited; preregistration
required. (706) 541-0321. bit.ly/gspmsto.

Watermelon Days Festival, June 19, Georgia
Veterans Memorial State Park, Cordele. Arts and
crafts, music. (229) 273-1668. bit.ly/watrmfest.

Meet the Reptiles, June 25, Mistletoe State
Park, Appling. Learn what makes a reptile
different from other animals and how to identify
venomous snakes. Plus, meet the park's resident
reptiles. (706) 541-0321. bit.ly/gspmsto.

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n Scenic Southwest Georgia

Rediscovering the Art of Victoria Hutson
Huntley, through Aug. 15, Georgia Museum of
Art, Athens. About 30 lithographs and two paintings by one of America's leading lithographers
during the 1930s and 1940s. (706) 542-4662.
georgiamuseum.org.

Gallery Exhibitions, through June 26, Albany
Museum of Art, Albany. Two exhibitions run
concurrently: Worship & Community: Photographer Paul Kwilecki in the East Gallery; and
Educators as Artists: College Faculty Exhibition
in the McCormack Gallery. (229) 439-8400.
albanymuseum.com.

35th Georgia Peach Festival, June 4-5, downtown, Fort Valley, June 12, North Peach Park,
Byron. Parade, entertainment, arts and crafts,
concerts. (478) 825-4002. gapeachfestival.com.
An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro Trio,
June 13, The Classic Center, Athens. The
Hawaiian-born ukulele player performs jazz,
blues, rock, bluegrass, classical and folk music
with bassist Jackson Waldhoff and guitarist Dave
Preston. (706) 208-0900. classiccenter.com.
In Real Life Comedy Tour, June 26, Macon
Coliseum, Macon. Actor and comedian Mike
Epps performs with guests Lavell Crawford,
DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Kountry Wayne.
(478) 803-1593. maconcentreplex.org.
Jazz in the Courtyard, June 27, Douglass
Theatre, Macon. Enjoy live jazz in this outdoor
concert. (478) 742-2000. douglasstheatre.org.

n Classic South

First Friday Sip & Shop, June 4, downtown,
Thomasville. Stroll around downtown, then
attend a concert by country music singersongwriter John King at the Ritz Amphitheater.
(229) 227-7020. thomasvillega.com.
Art Exhibitions, June 14-July 28, Turner Center
for the Arts, Valdosta. Gallery shows are mixedmedia works and paintings by J. Stephen Lahr;
watercolors by Rosemary Ferguson; ceramic
sculpture by Leslie Wallace-Coon and Jaime
Llewellyn Liang; and Valdosta People's Choice
photo contest. (229) 247-2787. turnercenter.org.
for King & Country, June 26, Wild Adventures,
Valdosta. Concert by the Christian duo from
Australia. (229) 219-7080. wildadventures.com.
Miss Thomasville Pageant, June 26, Thomasville Center for the Arts, Thomasville. Pageant
to select the Thomasville Rose Queen.
(229) 289-0126. thomasvillega.com.

Waxing Poetic Art Exhibition, through June 24,
Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Augusta. Works by
illustrator and watercolorist Lala Mulherin Streett
and painter Lou Ann Zimmerman.
(706) 826-4700. bit.ly/sacrdht.

n Magnolia Midlands

Will Henry Stevens, through July 3, Morris
Museum of Art, Augusta. Works by American
modernist painter who was inspired by James
Abbott McNeill Whistler and Chinese painters of
the Song dynasty. (706) 724-7501. themorris.org.

Altamaha River Rat Run, June 5, Towns Bluff
Landing, Hazlehurst. 12-mile run along the river,
ending at Deens Landing in Appling County.
(912) 367-7731. baxley.org.

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Southern Pines Waterpark, May 29-Sept. 6,
Dublin. Water slides, lazy river, splash pad.
(478) 277-5060. southernpineswaterpark.com.

SKIDAWAY ISLAND STATE PARK

D-Day Remembrance and Rosie the Riveter,
June 5, Roosevelt's Little White House State
Historic Site, Warm Springs. Actress/storyteller
Carol Cain portrays seven " Rosie the Riveter "
personas in two performances. (706) 655-5870.
bit.ly/roosvwh.

Feeding Day, June 3, 10, 17, 24, Skidaway
Island State Park, Savannah. Learn about
snakes from a park ranger and watch the
reptiles being fed. (912) 598-2300.
bit.ly/gspskdis.

Georgia Great Steak Cook-Off, June 5, Towns
Bluff Park & Heritage Center, Hazlehurst. Family
festival, water slides, arts and crafts, food,
entertainment. (912) 209-8805.
hazlehurst-jeffdavis.org.

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Vehicles of Change, through Aug. 22, Jepson
Center, Savannah. Explore the automobile's role
in the 20th century through photographs.
(912) 790-8800. telfair.org.
Guided Hike, June 4, 11, 18, 25, Crooked River
State Park, St. Marys. Ranger-led hike on
Palmetto Trail. Space is limited; preregistration
required. (912) 882-5256. bit.ly/crkdrivgsp.
Movie Night, June 4, 18, Laura S. Walker State
Park, Waycross. Movies under the stars. Space
is limited; preregistration required.
(912) 287-4900. bit.ly/lswkrgsp.
Island Crafts in the Village, June 19-20, Postell
Park, St. Simons Island. Arts, crafts, handmade
items and food products. (404) 955-8488.
goldenisles.com.
St. Simons Antique Show, June 26-27, Postell
Park, St. Simons Island. Furniture, primitive
works, art, glassware, collectibles.
(912) 882-4000. bit.ly/ssantq.
Events for the September 2021 issue
are due by June 15.
Email calendar@georgiaemc.com. See more
event listings at georgiamagazine.org.

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