Community Events

As the influence of Southeast design continues to grow, all eyes are on Nashville. After a recent period of growth and influx, the design style that is prevalent in Music City has evolved as the designers that operate within the community have been inspired by traditional elements of Southern design while forging a creative path all their own.

Join Modern Luxury Interiors Atlanta with Nashville-based designers Brad Ramsey of Brad Ramsey Interiors, Evan Millárd of Millárd Interiors and Natalie Hager of Natalie Hager Interiors to discuss how they successfully operate within a city that is rapidly establishing itself on a national scale. Moderated by Editor-in-Chief Caroline Bentley Edwards, this talk tips a hat to the launch of Modern Luxury Nashville which debuts this September.  

Following the presentation, all attendees are invited to join Ramsey, Millárd, Hager and Bentley Edwards for a reception hosted by Renaissance Tile & Bath. Peruse the showroom’s newest selections, meet the designers themselves and get a preview of the first edition of Modern Luxury Nashville!

Check-in begins 10 minutes prior to each event and seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. (Renaissance Tile & Bath, ADAC West, Suite C3B) 

Join community leaders, elected officials, Robins AFB leadership, Industry Partners, NSA Benefit golfers and guests for a networking reception like no other. Enjoy live music, mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres, cash bars in the awe-inspiring Century of Flight Hanger. Tour a C-130 with restoration crew members and hear how the National STEM Academy is inspiring the next generation to “take flight” into their futures! | Cost is FREE | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Guest speaker: Lt. Gen. Donna Shipton, AFLCMC/CC

For additional information, email Gwen Davis at gdavis@museumofaviation.org.

From late September and through October, Haunted Montrose is celebrating years of striking fear into visitors' hearts. Located down a dark, deserted road, Haunted Montrose lures you in for a scare and fills your dreams with nightmares. The fear starts at different times every day, so follow the link to find your scare time and ticket link!

Everyone gets the VIP treatment at Haunted Montrose with a Timed VIP Experience ticket for $28! Pick your date, your 30-minute time slot, and show up 5 minutes early.

The Backlot Players present: "Amy's Wish."

This timeless romantic comedy finds senior citizens Sam and Amy, newly married, arriving at their honeymoon retirement village only to discover the Fountain of Youth in their new Florida home. No one realizes that the water supply to their new apartment wing is hooked up to this fabled liquid. Amy sips some of the water, and their honeymoon turns topsy-turvy when she becomes a nineteen-year-old! Now they must survive the most incredible and comical period of adjustment a bride and groom have ever encountered.

Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows start at 2:30 p.m.

We can’t plan a trip to Madagascar for you, but we can help you meet one of its most iconic native species. Experience our Lemur Wild Encounter!

Meet and feed some of the amazing primates that make the island of Madagascar one of Earth’s richest and most dynamic natural ecosystems, and learn what you can do to help one of the most endangered groups of mammals on the planet.  

• Meet outside the entrance to The Living Treehouse 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
• Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. 

DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.m.

COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41

AGE RANGE: 4 and up

AGE SPECIFICATIONS:

• Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.  
• Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.  
  • There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children, 15 years old and under.

We welcome you to the wild world of warthogs! Come explore what it takes to care for these charismatic creatures and their neighbors in the African Savanna.  

Do warthogs really have warts? Get an up-close look and see! Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna and give the warthogs a favorite treat. You’ll also meet members of the Zoo’s Animal Care Team and find out what goes into the care of warthogs and other savanna animals.

• Meet outside the warthog habitat near the SweetWater Beer Garden 15 minutes (at 12:45) before the Wild Encounter to check in.
• Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
• This encounter is not ADA accessible.
• All guests must wear closed-toed shoes on this encounter.

DAYS AVAILABLE:
Warthog Wild Encounters will run from March 29 – November 11, 2024.
Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 1 p.m.

COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41

AGE RANGE: 4 and up

AGE SPECIFICATIONS:

• Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
• Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
• There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children 15 years old and under.

Oktoberfest features traditional and contemporary Bavarian Style music performed by both Bavarian and American artists. Dancing, food, drink and fun!

The traditional Oktoberfest parade will be Saturday, Sept. 7 at 12 noon.

The tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest will follow at the Festhalle Fussen Biergarten.

Dates:

Sept. 5-8 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 12-15 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 19-22 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 26-Oct. 27 (nightly)

Times:

Monday through Thursday, 6-10:30 p.m.

Friday, 6 p.m.-Midnight

Saturday, 1 p.m.- Midnight

Sunday,  1- 7 p.m.

For more information call 706-878-1908 or visit www.helenchamber.com

Come take a stroll through the world where differences are cherished and kindness flourishes, a world we’d all like to live in, a world envisioned and created by artists and friends Maxine Hess and Jeanne Hewell-Chambers--on exhibit at the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum in Carrollton Sept. 26-Dec. 5.

Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

This legacy NSA Benefit is the largest outdoor networking event in middle Georgia and consists of two separate rounds of golf played over two days. It is a four man scramble with a bogey max per hole held at Pine Oaks on Robins Air Force Base.

This championship layout features gently rolling fairways and a distinct variety of holes that wind through old southern oaks and majestic pines. Strategically placed bunkers around the greens provide a great challenge for even the sharpest of the short game!

• Separate prizes awarded for each round.
• Foursomes compete in a scramble with a Bogey Max Per Hole.
• Players receive commemorative golf swag and golf ball.
• Breakfast or lunch buffet.
• NSA Benefit’s Networking Reception plus a guest.

This annual endeavor continues to be our most important STEM fundraiser – critical for the support of our award-winning programs. Learn more about the National STEM Academy and the wonderful programs it provides.

The City of Lawrenceville presents the 3rd Annual CULTURA: Fiesta Latina, a full sensory experience celebrating the diversity of Latin Culture through live music, street performances, food, art and so much more! No matter your background, there is something fun to explore at CULTURA! 

Enjoy CULTURA throughout downtown Lawrenceville with a special Fiesta del Barrio on the square, featuring DJs, street performances, live music and cocktail specials. Get down to the Lawn for an energetic live music lineup, a maker’s market featuring local Latin artists and curators and a food court with all of your favorite local Latin food pop-ups--including a variety of savory and sweet Latin treats.  

After the concert at the Lawn ends, the audience is invited to join a Carnivale-inspired street parade with costumed performers, which leads from the Lawn to Fiesta del Barrio (on the square) for more live music and dancing!

When the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly bridge night with the girls, what do you do when one of your foursome inconveniently passes away? If you're three southern ladies, you do the most daring thing you've ever done. You "borrow" the ashes from the funeral home for one last game, and the wildest, most exciting night of your lives erupts, making a whole new way of looking at life.

Show times: Sept. 13-15, 20-22, 27-29

Fri./Sat. shows – 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows – 2 p.m.

The weekends are for food, drinks, live music and fun! Head to BarSocial, SocialBites Food Hub’s upstairs bar, every Friday and Saturday night this September to enjoy a different live musical act. Performers like Wild Irish Rose, Working Hour, and Lauren Jordan will play live from 7-9 p.m. 

At the bar, choose from BarSocial’s selection of craft cocktails, wine, beer, and other libations, all of which can be made in non-alcoholic versions. BarSocial also offers boozy milkshakes, including a Banana’s Foster, Mudslide and Espresso shake, as well as a food menu featuring a variety of pizzas from Pinsa Roman Pizza.  

Learn more at https://www.gosocialbites.com/events. 

Located on Madison Street in Downtown Dublin GA, the Market on Madison is a premier open-air venue buzzing with activity. A community-driven experience, vendors and visitors come together to celebrate the richness of local flavors each Saturday morning 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM from April through mid October. Patrons can also find a variety of handmade crafts and original art, and find fun activities for the Little Sprouts throughout the season! Over the last several years, Dublin’s Farmers Market has experienced much growth, noting more than 30 vendors each week and 350 patrons during peak produce season.

This year, Georgia offers two Free Fishing Days in honor of National Fishing  and Boating week, Saturday, June 1st and Saturday, June 8th startinag at 7 AM. In addition, Georgia offers a Free Fishing Day in honor of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, September 28th. Georgia residents do not need a fishing license for fishing on free fishing days on public waters. Residents can fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds, and Public Fishing Areas (PFA). Residents do not need to obtain a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) license to fish on PFA’s or WMA’s. Drop your line at Hugh M Gillis PFA, River Bend WMA, or Beaverdam WMA. Take this opportunity to introduce someone to the fun of fishing!

From late September and through October, Haunted Montrose is celebrating years of striking fear into visitors' hearts. Located down a dark, deserted road, Haunted Montrose lures you in for a scare and fills your dreams with nightmares. The fear starts at different times every day, so follow the link to find your scare time and ticket link!

Everyone gets the VIP treatment at Haunted Montrose with a Timed VIP Experience ticket for $28! Pick your date, your 30-minute time slot, and show up 5 minutes early.

40th Annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sept. 29 ,10 a.m.-5 p.m., Etowah River Park, Canton. Arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, children’s area and concessions.

Over 120 vendors will fill our field with antiques, homemade goods and good ole junk! Event is from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Live music will begin at 10:30 a.m. Bring a chair, get some lunch from a food truck and enjoy the show! Follow us on Facebook at The Buttermilk Barn Sale for more details. 

The Backlot Players present: "Amy's Wish."

This timeless romantic comedy finds senior citizens Sam and Amy, newly married, arriving at their honeymoon retirement village only to discover the Fountain of Youth in their new Florida home. No one realizes that the water supply to their new apartment wing is hooked up to this fabled liquid. Amy sips some of the water, and their honeymoon turns topsy-turvy when she becomes a nineteen-year-old! Now they must survive the most incredible and comical period of adjustment a bride and groom have ever encountered.

Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows start at 2:30 p.m.

Fall into deals and fun at the Fall Festival & Community Yard Sale at the Monroe County Fine Arts Center. The event takes place on Saturday Sept. 28, starting at 11 a.m.

Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta for a nocturnal adventure you won’t soon forget!

When the last guest leaves for the day, we invite you to stay! Come find out what really happens when the sun goes down. Which animals stay up late and how do others settle down for the night? And in the morning, how do animals greet the day? Join us as we explore these questions and more on an overnight adventure designed for families with children ages 6+.

Participating families will spend the majority of the evening outdoors walking around the zoo with an educator as their guide, stopping along the way to observe the nocturnal behaviors of the animals that call the zoo home. During the evening, participants will have the opportunity to use night vision scopes and engage in fun activities.

After an evening of exploration, participants will sleep in indoor, climate-controlled rooms with sleeping bags brought from home. And then rise and shine for more fun! Enjoy a catered breakfast from Proof of the Pudding, a ride on the Endangered Species Carousel, an up-close Animal Encounter with some of Zoo Atlanta’s small Ambassador Animals, morning activities and more visits to see how animals start their day.

Participating families are invited to stay and enjoy the zoo at their leisure at the completion of the program.

WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT DURING A NIGHTCRAWLER?

• Rain or shine. This program happens rain or shine, and much of the program is outside. Please plan for the weather and dress accordingly.
• The zoo is made for walking! Most of this experience is spent walking around the zoo, and many of the areas that we visit are not wheelchair accessible. Plan to spend up to 5 hours on your feet touring the zoo.
• Come with a full belly. While we will take a break for a snack in the middle of the evening, please eat dinner before you arrive. And remember to bring your water bottle with you.
• Embrace the dark. It’s called a NightCrawler for a reason. Explore the zoo by the light of the moon and our educators’ red-light flashlights. Guests may only use flashlights at bedtime.
• Rustic camping meets the zoo. All sleeping locations are in climate-controlled buildings with a restroom either in the building or nearby. Don’t forget to pack your sleeping bag!
• Stay awhile. At the completion of your program the following morning, you are welcome to stay and enjoy the zoo at your leisure.
• Have fun! This unique experience is unlike anything that you can do in Atlanta. We look forward to hosting you for an upcoming program!

UPCOMING 2024 DATES:
Sept. 28, Nov. 9

TIMES: 6 p.m. until 9:30 a.m. the next morning

COST: $100

MEMBER COST: $90

AGE RANGE: 6+

All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.