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EVENTS Calendar
this colorful performance highlights the beauty,
life and artistry of African culture.
(706) 256-3612. rivercenter.org.
Dailey & Vincent, Jan. 12, Hawkinsville Opera
House, Hawkinsville. Grand Ole Opry members
Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent bring country,
gospel and bluegrass to the stage.
(478) 783-1884. bit.ly/hwkop.
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Jan. 17,
Macon City Auditorium, Macon. Concert by the
band that recorded " Sherry, " " Walk Like a Man "
and " Can't Take My Eyes Off You. " (478) 803-1593.
maconcentreplex.org.
Run for Aviation, Jan. 18, Museum of Aviation,
Warner Robins. Marathon, half-marathon, 5K
run/walk and para-athletes races follow courses
from the museum onto Robins Air Force Base
and then back to the museum. (478) 926-6870.
museumofaviation.org.
Total Tchaikovsky, Jan. 18, RiverCenter for the
Performing Arts, Columbus. The Columbus
Symphony Orchestra performs an
all-Tchaikovsky program featuring violinist
SooBeen Lee. (706) 256-3612. csoga.org.
MLK Day Parade and Music Festival, Jan. 20,
downtown, Athens. Parade, music, inflatables,
youth activities. (706) 357-4430. bit.ly/athmlkd.
Jump, Jan. 23, Griffin Opera House, Griffin.
Tribute band brings Van Halen music to life.
(770) 688-7188. thegriffinoperahouse.com.
Randy Travis, Jan. 24, Miller Theater, Augusta.
Country and gospel singer-songwriter performs
his greatest hits, including " Three Wooden
Crosses, " " Forever and Ever, Amen " and " I Told
You So. " (706) 842-4080. bit.ly/millertheat.
Turning a New Page Book Festival, Jan. 25,
First Baptist Church, Perry. Forty authors
participate in panel discussions, plus keynote
speakers, ticketed lunch; reservations required.
(478) 397-6370. perrypageturners.com.
Candlelight: The Best of Hip Hop, Jan. 30,
Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Augusta. The
Listeso String Quartet performs tribute medleys
and greatest hits from musicians, including
Jay-Z, Cardi B, Dr. Dre and Drake. (706) 826-4700.
bit.ly/sacrdht.
" Uptown, " Jan. 31, J.S. Hardin Performing Arts
Center, Evans. A celebration of soul and
Motown. (706) 726-0366. bit.ly/auguamus.
■ South Georgia
Jon Reep, Jan. 11, Averitt Center for the Arts,
Statesboro. Comedian and winner of the fifth
season of NBC's " Last Comic Standing " performs.
(912) 212-2787. bit.ly/avrtctr.
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Jekyll Island New Year's Bluegrass Festival,
Jan. 2-4, Convention Center, Jekyll Island. Performances
by more than a dozen artists, including
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The Gibson Brothers,
The Kody Norris Show and Deeper Shade of
Blue. (386) 385-3500. bit.ly/jekibgf.
Events for the April 2025 issue are
due by Jan. 15.
Email calendar@georgiaemc.com. See more
event listings at georgiamagazine.org.
29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, Jan. 18, downtown, Dublin. More than 175 entries
commemorate the civil rights leader's life. (478) 272-4002. visitdublinga.org.
" Disney's The Lion King JR., " Jan. 17-19, 24-26,
Theatre Albany, Albany. Musical based on the
Disney animated film tells the story of Simba's
journey to find his identity. (229) 439-7141.
theatrealbany.com.
MLK Service Day, Jan. 18-20, various locations,
Thomasville. Hands On Thomas County hosts
community service activities, literacy fair/book
distribution, volunteer readers dressed in
character and volunteers making scarves for
charity. (229) 226-5200. bit.ly/thmcomlk.
Local Authors Expo, Jan. 25, Dublin Carnegie
Library, Dublin. More than 30 authors discuss
their books, read passages from them and give
talks about writing and publishing.
(478) 277-5074. visitdublinga.org.
Edge of Illusion, Jan. 30, Turner Center for the
Arts, Valdosta. Illusionist Reza challenges the
world of impossibility through large-scale
illusions and comedic timing. (229) 247-2787.
turnercenter.org.
■ Coastal Georgia
Of One Mind, through Feb. 9, Jepson Center,
Savannah. Collaboration between local artists
Autumn Gary (paintings and sculptures) and
Alexis Javier (mixed media) explore the theme
of " oneness. " (912) 790-8800. telfair.org.
Island Treasures, Jan. 1-Feb. 28, various
locations, Jekyll Island. Join the treasure hunt to
obtain handcrafted glass floats. (912) 635-3636.
jekyllisland.com.
Guitar Fest! Jan. 18, Lucas Theatre for the
Performing Arts, Savannah. Savannah's Howard
Paul of Benedetto Guitars and classical guitarist
Daniel Bolshoy perform Rodrigo's " Concierto de
Anrajuez. " (912) 232-6002. bit.ly/savphil.
A Taste of Glynn, Jan. 19, King & Prince Beach &
Golf Resort, St. Simons Island. Sample gourmet
fare from top chefs and caterers, plus silent
auction and entertainment to raise funds for
Amity House, which helps victims of domestic
violence. (912) 264-1348. atasteofglynn.com.
" The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, "
Jan. 24-26, 31, Feb. 1-2, Savannah Children's
Theatre, Savannah. Dramatized version of C.S.
Lewis' fantasy novel for children. (912) 238-9015.
bit.ly/savchildt.
Brunswick Rockin' Stewbilee, Jan. 25, Mary
Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick. Music, arts and
crafts, Brunswick stew cook-off, pooch parade
and car show. (912) 265-4032.
brunswickstewbilee.com.
" La Traviata, " Jan. 26, Ritz Theatre, Brunswick.
Verdi's tragic opera follows the story of highclass
courtesan Violetta and her love affair with
nobleman Alfredo. (912) 262-6934.
goldenislesarts.org.
Colonial Winter Village, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, Fort
King George State Historic Site, Darien.
Re-enactment showcases 18th-century civilian
life, including tinkers, crafters, artisans and
merchants. Court dramas take place at the
Blockhouse. (912) 437-4770. bit.ly/gspftkg.
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