 | | 18th Annual Sacred Heart Gardening Festival, Augusta |
April 2009 Calendar COMPILED BY SIBONGILE LYNCH Celebrate Georgia’s renaissance Yes! Spring is in the air. The dogwoods are in bloom, and gardens all over Georgia are bursting with the vibrant colors of the season. Take a moment to relish lush private grounds, and welcome the return of flowering perennials at one of many garden shows going on this month. Experience the history and distinctive allure of Savannah’s fertile landscape at the Savannah Garden Exposition. The open-air market promises to offer everything you need to create that magical, Southern charm in your own back yard. Take advantage of the walking tours amid azaleas resplendent with color, and stroll beneath oak trees swathed in Spanish moss.  | | 16th Annual Piedmont Gardeners' Tour |
In conjunction with the exposition, the Garden Club of Savannah will present the North of Gaston Street (NOGS) Tour of Hidden Gardens, which offers a unique opportunity to delve into the private home gardens of downtown Savannah. The event runs April 18-19 in Savannah. Also, on April 18 is the Piedmont Gardeners’ 16th Annual Tour in Athens, a self-guided tour featuring six private gardens. And, learn the importance of supporting natural resources in a refuge of garden, floral landscapes and water exhibits at the 18th Annual Sacred Heart Gardening Festival in Augusta, April 24-26. For more information on these tours, respectively, visit savannahgardenexpo.com or call (912) 236-4795; gcofsavnogstour.org or call (912) 961-4805; piedmontgardeners.org or call (770) 543-6001; and www.sacredheartgardenfestival.com or (706) 826-4700, or browse the following listings and festival guide for additional events. —Sibongile Lynch
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 | | Eggstravaganza Show, through April 25, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun. View Fabergé-style jeweled eggs, dyed and hand-carved eggs, plus decorating workshops. www.cgarts.org. (706) 629-2599. |
HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY6th Annual Spring Break Arts Camp, April 6-10, Deer Lick Park, Douglasville. Children ages 7-11 learn about ceramics, design, cartooning and painting. www.artsdouglas.org. (770) 949-2787. Kinna Chamber Series, April 11, Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/Douglas County, Douglasville. Enjoy original compositions by Wyndham Hill’s pianist for peace Stanton Lanier. www.artsdouglas.org. (770) 949-2787. North Georgia Knap-In and Primitive Arts Festival, April 23-26, Gatewood Park, Cartersville. Primitive skills demonstrations and competitions with vendors. (770) 304-8760. 3rd Annual International Stringband Festival, April 25, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun. Enjoy live music. (706) 629-2599. 5th Annual Habitat Hullabaloo, April 25, Lee Newton Park, Jasper. Enjoy food, music, games, silent auction, raffle and the state championship barbecue and chili cook-offs. www.pickenshfh.org. (706) 253-2393. Eggstravaganza Show,through April 25, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun. View Fabergé-style jeweled eggs, dyed and hand-carved eggs, plus decorating workshops. www.cgarts.org. (706) 629-2599. More Than a Taste of Calhoun, April 25, downtown, Calhoun. Get a taste of what’s great about small-town living, plus storytelling, food, music and more. www.exploregordoncounty.com. (706) 625-3200.
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS Oldest Folk Pottery in Northeast Georgia, through February 2010, Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, Sautee Nacoochee. View this piece of pottery created by Josiah Vandufer in 1832. www.folkpotterymuseum.com. (706) 878-3300. 1st Annual Historic Moonshine Mile, April 10-30, various venues, Clarkesville. Give a toast to moonshine legacy; collect “distillery dollars” to spend on May 2. www.scenic197.com. (706) 947-1351 Key Ingredients: America By Food, through April 11. North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega. Explore connections between Americans and the foods they produce, prepare and preserve. www.ngcsu.edu/asc. (706) 864-1540. “Romeo & Juliet,” April 14-25, Gainesville Theater, Gainesville. Witness Shakespeare’s most celebrated tragedy of young love, family feuds and lives lost. www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org. (678) 717-3624. Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, April 17-19, Atlanta Highway, Cumming. Unique antiques and collectibles, art, rugs, jewelry, coins, primitive objects and lighting. www.lakewoodantiques.com. (770) 889-3400. Spring Wildflower Walk & Botanical Sanctuary Tour, April 27, Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center, Blairsville. Discover spring wildflowers on this all-day hiking tour; bring a lunch. www.gmrec.uga.edu. (706) 745-2655. Appalachian Mountain Landscape Seminar, April 29, Blairsville Civic Center, Blairsville. Exhibitors, door prizes and perennials for zones 6 and 7. (706) 745-1637.
ATLANTA METRO Orchid Daze: Gorgeous Meets Glass, through April 5, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta. View beautiful orchids combined with luminous contemporary glass art. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org. (404) 876-5859. “Tent Meeting,” through April 5, Balzer Theatre at Herren’s, Atlanta. Rollicking musical about a day in the life of a traveling gospel quartet. www.theatricaloutfit.org. (678) 528-1500. Plein Air Painters of Georgia, through April 17, Chastain City Gallery, Atlanta. View an exhibition of plein air and studio paintings. www.pleinairpaintersofgeorgia.com. (404) 252-2927. The First Emperor: China’s Terracotta Army, through April 19, High Museum, Atlanta. View life-sized warrior figures from China’s famed terracotta army. www.high.org. (404) 733-4444. Wonderful Things: The Harry Burton Photographs, through May 25, Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta. Fifty photographs showcasing the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. (404) 727-4282. The Amazing Castle,through May 26, Imagine-It Children’s Museum, Atlanta. Travel within this castle to a community where every citizen has an important job. www.imagineit-cma.org. (404) 659-5437. Southern Music: Shaken & Stirred: “Mixed & Infused,” April 2-3, Atlanta History Center, Atlanta. Dance your socks off at this music series featuring bands with deep Southern roots. www.atlantahistorycenter.com. (404) 814-4000. “Hamlet,” April 3-May 3, Shakespeare Tavern, Atlanta. The secret midnight utterings of a kingly ghost set events in motion that seal the tragic fate of Denmark’s royal family. shakespearetavern.com. (404) 874-5299. The Life of Ida B. Wells, April 7, Margaret Mitchell House, Atlanta. Historian Mia Bay discusses her book “To Tell the Truth Freely” about Ida B. Wells. www.gwtw.com. (404) 249-7015. 11th Annual Touch A Truck, April 18, North Park Football Fields, Alpharetta. Bring the kids to explore their favorite four-wheeled toys. www.awesomealpharetta.com. (800) 294-0923. Alpharetta Arts StreetFest, April 18-19, Downtown Alpharetta. Enjoy this celebration of art featuring acoustic music and theater in the park. www.awesomealpharetta.com. (800) 294-0923. Author Donna Leon, April 21, Margaret Mitchell House, Atlanta. Leon discusses her latest mystery, “About Face.” www.gwtw.com. (404) 249-7015 “The Pirates of Penzance,” April 24-May 10, Strand Theatre, Marietta. A comical tale of pirates and lovers bound to their sometimes laughable honor and duty. www.atlantalyrictheater.com. (404) 377-9948. Garden Faire 2009, April 25, Bulloch Hall, Roswell. “Fleatique” price-busters, specialty plants and a bake sale bonanza. www.bullochhall.org. (770) 992-1731. Nancy Elton, Spring Piano Series, April 26, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Atlanta. Listen to the music of this critically acclaimed concert pianist. www.callanwolde.com. (404) 872-5338. Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference, April 30-May 3, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Leading manufacturers showcase kitchen and bath products, plus demonstrations and educational presentations. www.nkba.org. (800) 843-6522.
HISTORIC HEARTLAND Nellie Mae Rowe: I Get a Kick Out of Drawing, through April 5, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon. View colorful works from this beloved Georgia folk artist. www.masmacon.com. (478) 477-3232. Recent Acquisitions: African Art, through April 11, Tubman Museum of Art, Macon. Featuring traditional West African ceramics, masks and utilitarian objects. www.tubmanmuseum.com. (478) 743-8544. Doggie Easter Egg Hunt, April 4, Pawtropolis, Bogart. Fun events for pets and owners to benefit Helping Paws Rescue. www.pawtropolis.com (706) 227-7887. “Peter and the Wolf” and “Sacred,” April 4, Homer J. Walker Civic Center, Warner Robins. Come out and enjoy this presentation by the International City School of Ballet. (888) 288-9742. Can You Hear My Hat? April 9, Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Macon. Piano wizard Dave Ellington teaches children ages 4-17 about musical styles that correspond to a variety of hats. www.georgiamusic.org. (478) 751-3334. Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival, April 18-19, Lake Joy Road, Perry. Fine arts and crafts, music on three stages, magic, storytelling and more. www.mossycreekfestival.com. (478) 922-8265. Wini McQueen: The History of the Dream Project, April 24-June 27, Tubman Museum of Art, Macon. Featuring 130 works of art chronicling the history of the museum. www.tubmanmuseum.com. (478) 743-8544. Houston County Friends of the Library Old Book Sale, April 30-May 2, Georgia National Fairgrounds, Georgia Building, Perry. A book-lover’s feast with more than 50,000 books and media. www.houpl.org/html/friends. (478) 923-0128.
CLASSIC SOUTHThe Godfather of Soul, through Dec. 2011, Augusta Museum of History, Augusta. Celebrate the life, music and legacy of James Brown, the Godfather of Soul. (706) 722-8454. National Geographic Maps Exhibit, through April 26, Fort Discovery, Augusta. Flex your geography knowledge and learn about maps from world-renowned map experts. www.nscdiscovery.org. (800) 325-5445. Wee Wisdom—The Parenting Principle, April 1, MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center, Augusta. Learn the importance of providing time and love toward positive child outcomes. www.mcghealth.org. (706) 721-5437. Washington-Wilkes Annual Spring Tour of Homes, April 3-5, Washington. Experience Southern charm and hospitality featuring a candlelight tour and a champagne dessert soiree. www.wwtourofhomes.com. (706) 678-2013. Voices from the Past, April 11, Augusta History Museum, Augusta. Experience the stories of people from the past at the museum’s theater. www.augustamuseum.org. (706) 722-8454.  | Washington-Wilkes Annual Spring Tour of Homes, April 3-5, Washington. Experience Southern charm and hospitality featuring a candlelight tour and a champagne dessert soiree. www.wwtourofhomes.com.
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Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber EXPO, April 17-May 9, Swainsboro Emanuel County Recreation Center. See an All-American lumberjack show and Civil War live-history demonstration. www.emanuelchamber.org. (478) 237-6426. Spring Wildflower Walk, April 18, Mistletoe State Park, Appling. Go on a 2-mile walk to see the wildflowers in bloom. www.gastateparks.org. (706) 541-0321. 2nd Annual Classic South Equine Horse Fair, April 25, Callaway Plantation, Washington. Speakers, vendors, kids’ activities. www.cshorse.org. (706) 318-3385. Lewis Family Homecoming & Bluegrass Festival, April 30-May 2, Elijah State Park, Lincolnton. Come hear America’s first family of bluegrass gospel music. www.thelewisfamilymusic.com
PRESIDENTIAL PATHWAYS“More Memories of Mauk,” April 17-18, Historic Mauk Schoolhouse, Mauk. Enjoy this musical depicting the early history of the small community of Mauk. (478) 862-3139; (478) 862-2644. “Go Green” Earth Day Festival, April 17-19, F. D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain. Learn about global issues and environmental awareness, eco-friendly alternatives, music and more. www.gastateparks.org. (706) 663-4858. Braggin Bull’s Antique & Artisan Festival, April 18, East Union Street, Vienna. Authentic native artifacts, antique furniture, food, antique glass and pottery. www.bragginbull.com. (229) 268-9495. Springtime in Ellaville Festival, April 18, Downtown, Ellaville. Enjoy the parade, local talent, food, fun and more. (229) 937-2207. Georgia Strawberry Festival, April 24-25, Downtown, Reynolds. Enjoy a day of jam- packed family fun with arts, crafts and musical “jam” session. www.ga-strawberry.org. (478) 847-5301.
MAGNOLIA MIDLANDS Treasures of the Coastal Plain Exhibit, through April 19, Georgia Southern University Museum, Statesboro. Explore the history of the Coastal Plain through treasures from South Georgia. (912) 478-5444. Nashville Sound Revival, April 4, Hawkinsville Opera House, Hawkinsville. A night of good music featuring Meagan Taylor and Jason Coleman. www.hawkinsvilleoperahouse.com. (478) 783-1884. Georgia on My Mind Day, April 16, Sylvania Visitor Center, Sylvania. Explore Georgia through various exhibits featuring Georgia history and attractions. (912) 829-3331. 36th Annual Hawkinsville Harness Festival, April 17,Lawrence Bennett Harness Training Center, Hawkinsville. Enjoy harness-horse racing, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, live entertainment and more. (478) 783-1717. 19th Annual Baxley Tree Festival, April 17-18, Baxley. Enjoy a mini-carnival, arts, crafts, music, contests and a motorcycle, car and antique tractor show. www.baxley.org. (912) 367-7731. Spring Fling, April 18, General Coffee State Park, Nicholls. Nature activities and presentations on park plants and animals. www.gastateparks.org. (912) 384-1581.
PLANTATION TRACE Bud Break Bash, April 4, Still Pond Vineyard & Winery, Arlington. Food, tastings, music and hayrides through the vineyard. www.stillpond.com. (800) 475-1193. Gracious Gardens of Thomasville Tour, April 5, various locations, Thomasville. Self-guided tour features private gardens. www.thomasvillega.com. (229) 226-7664. 19th Annual Spring Fling & Auction, April 11, Downtown Boston. Celebrate springtime in Boston with an Easter egg hunt, an Easter bonnet and a barbecue contest. www.bostonga.com. (229) 498-6743. Another Night of Bluegrass, April 17, Thomasville Municipal Auditorium, Thomasville. Come hear the music of Dailey and Vincent. (229) 227-4050. “Della’s Diner,” April 17-19, 25-26, Thomasville On Stage & Co. Storefront Theater, Thomasville. This country-western musical by Tom Edwards has it all—great music, lively dancing and an outrageous plot. www.tosac.com. (229) 226-0863. Junior Fishing Rodeo, April 18, George T. Bagby State Park, Fort Gaines. Kids ages 6-15 learn to bait their own hooks, cast and catch fish. www.gastateparks.org. (229) 768-2571. 20th Annual Plantation Ball at Pebble Hill Plantation, April 18, Pebble Hill Plantation. Thomasville. Enjoy an elegant party on the grounds. www.pebblehill.com. (229) 226-2344.
 | | 16th Annual Art & Sol Festival, April 4-5, Neptune Park, St. Simons Island. Hear the Gospel Messengers perform the gospel tunes of their ancestors. www.glynnart.org. (912) 638-8770. |
COAST Savannah Music Festival, through April 5, multiple venues, Savannah. Georgia’s largest musical arts festival featuring classical to jazz and everything in-between. www.savannahmusicfestival.org. (912) 234-3378. Annual Seven from Savannah, through April 14, 2 Car Garage Contemporary Art Gallery, Savannah. View new works by seven Georgia artists. www2cargarage.com. (912) 236-0221. “All About Us,” April 3, Ritz Theater, downtown, Brunswick. Independent film features Morgan Freeman and Ruby Dee with filmmakers present for discussion. www.goldenislesarts.org. ( 912) 262-6934. 8th Annual Recycled Trash Art Exhibit, April 3-25, Ritz Theater Gallery, downtown, Brunswick. See colorful and amazing works of original artwork all made from recyclable materials. www.goldenislesarts.org. (912) 262-6934. Volunteer Work Day, April 4, Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill. Help spring clean the park while learning about its historical past. www.gastateparks.org. (912) 727-2339. 16th Annual Art & Sol Festival, April 4-5, Neptune Park, St. Simons Island. Hear the Gospel Messengers perform the gospel tunes of their ancestors. www.glynnart.org. (912) 638-8770. “A Man Named Pearl,” April 24, Ritz Theater, downtown, Brunswick. An independent documentary about a talented self-taught topiary artist. www.goldenislesarts.org. (912) 262-6934. 15th Annual Sunday Supper in the Strawberry Patch, April 26, Bamboo Farm & Coastal Gardens, Savannah. Enjoy a Southern supper and silent auction. www.ugaextension.com/bambo. (912) 921-5460. | 
