Community Events

Get ready for another round of "Tales from the Altamaha" seen through Sybil's "Judge-colored glasses."

This unique folk-life play brings to life the writings of Colonel T. Ross Sharpe, a local attorney whose essays, originally published in The Lyons Progress in the 1950s and 60s, reflect the rich culture and colorful personalities of the Altamaha River region.

Join us this April and May for a fresh set of captivating stories that continue to celebrate our community’s heritage, featuring local talent and the beloved “The River Rat Review Band.”

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Southeast Georgia Soapbox Derby Super Kids Race begins at 9 a.m.

Mentally and physically challenged racers compete in specially made 2-person cars. An experienced driver will be paired with racers.

On the evening of May 3, join us for the Southeast Georgia Soapbox Derby Run What You Brung Race.

Build your own gravity-powered vehicle and try your luck. All vehicles must have four wheels.

Based on the book "The Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John" by Clarence Jordan in which the Gospel is presented in a setting of rural Georgia with a classic American roots music score.

As this Gospel begins, the cast sings “Something’s Brewin’ in Gainesville.” Herod is governor of Georgia when Jesus is born of the Virgin Mary from Gainesville. Jesus grows, and so do his followers, preaching a radical message of love. He is ultimately lynched by the Ku Klux Klan in collusion with then Gov. Pilate and the Believe in the Bible Society, only to rise from the dead. From a mountaintop in Alabama, Jesus empowers his followers on to, “Go out and welcome all people into my Father’s family.”

We would like to invite everyone to our Spring 2025 Stamp Show.

If you are a stamp collector or have inherited or acquired a stamp collection this is the place for you. The show runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on both Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3.

There are stamps in all price ranges and dealers who can help value and or purchase your inherited collections. There will also be a youth table for children under 18, and they can acquire stamps for free. 

Admission is free and there will be fresh home-made goodies for purchase at the concession stand. The show is held in the Family Life Center of Mountain Park UMC.

Calling all art and garden enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for Madison Artists Guild's gARTen Market, a flourishing showcase of art for the outdoors happening from March 27-May 10.

Find everything you need to transform your outdoor space, from whimsical birdhouses and bird baths to enchanting chimes and sculptures.

MAGallery is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Visit the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art from Jan. 25-June 28 for their Special Exhibition From Tears to the Sea and Other Works, featuring Alexandra Huynh.

More details to follow.  Please call or visit their website for the most up-to-date information on this and other events hosted by the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art.

The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is open Tuesday-Saturday, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Developed in collaboration with the Georgia Writers Museum, the upcoming will feature the art of painter Raven Waters, potter Senora Lynch (Haliwa-Saponi Tribe) and Steffen Thomas.

This environmentally-focused exhibition will explore, with artists and writers and audience, our place in the natural world: do we exist as a part of nature? Or outside of nature, experiencing the environment as a tourist or a consumer?

The title is a play on the internet phrase “touch grass” or “go touch some grass” that is said as a criticism to someone that they have been online too much and are disconnected from reality/the real world.

The museum is open Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
 

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award- winner Lonny Price with choreography by Lorin Latarro.

The adventure begins when Peter Pan and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey they will never forget.

This extraordinary musical full of excitement and adventure features iconic and timeless songs including “I’m Flying,” “I Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland.”

"Peter Pan" embraces the child in us all! So go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning – your entire family will be "hooked"!

Four former "Jeopardy!" champions meet for a weekend to prepare for the Tournament of Champions. When the front-runner is murdered, it becomes a game of cat and mouse between three brainiacs and a wily detective. Comedy, clues and surprises await.

Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., while the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but performances sell out fast, so it is recommended that you purchase your tickets online.

The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum will open three exhibits that will run from April 15 through July 12. Each of these unique exhibits will take a different approach to reimaging textile art forms. 

The Hubbard Gallery will display Korhogo of West Africa Textiles collected by Beth Ann St. George. Korhogo cloth is a West African textile made by hand painting designs on hand woven and hand spun cotton fabric. The paintings are done using a specially fermented mud-based and natural vegetal pigment that darkens over time. Beth Ann St. George is a Folk Artist, who uses Korhogo cloth as central pieces of her modern textile art. She uses these pieces to educate people about the meanings of the symbols of the Korhogo cloth.

Myrtie Cope’s embroidered photographs entitled Nature Embroidered will be on display in Gallery II.

As a quilter and photographer, Myrtie Cope has found ways to incorporate photography into quilting and embroidery. Her embroidery adds texture and interest to landscapes and nature photos and, on some photos, creates an abstract image. In addition to the ongoing exhibit, the public is welcome to meet Cope and learn more about her work on Saturday, April 26, starting at 2 p.m., with brief artist remarks at 2:30 p.m. 

Great Depression Quilts from the permanent collection of the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum will be on display in Gallery III. Each of the quilts on display will provide a different look into the times and lives of people who lived and quilted during the Great Depression. 

Along with these unique exhibits SQTM will offer a variety of community programming and classes. A full list of upcoming classes and programs can be found at sqtmuseum.org/events. 

Experience the Southeast’s premier immersive fantasy event!

"Mirth & Mischief" transforms a real Renaissance-style castle in Helen into a living fairytale with cirque acrobatics, live music, interactive storytelling and a 2.5-acre village teeming with magic. Roam freely through glowing corridors, meet mythical characters and become part of the adventure.

After the show, the "Mischief Afterparty" kicks off with DJs, fire dancing, burlesque and chef-crafted food—including vegan options. Inspired by "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," "Game of Thrones" and "The Labyrinth," this boundary-breaking experience runs on select weekends beginning May 2025.

Tickets & info: MIRTH2025.COM
Ages 18+ for evening events.

Theatre Dublin lights up the stage with an assortment of tribute concerts throughout the year. Grab the whole crew and jam out to classic tunes that everyone loves presented by people with a passion for playing!

Rock the night away at Theatre Dublin with these great shows:
-Georgia Players Guild’s Nashville Noel
November 30th, 2024 @ 7 PM | General Admission: $35 | VIP: $55
-Bob Seger Tribute
February 8th, 2025 @ 7 PM
-Departure Journey Tribute
April 5th, 2025
-A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
May 3rd, 2025

Ticket links available through the URL.

Airplanes, big machines and fun things! Experience a jam-packed day at Wheels & Wings and Other Fun Things on Saturday, May 3rd from 9 AM to 2 PM at the W. H. ‘Bud’ Barron Regional Airport in Dublin GA.

Admission is by donation. A $5 love offering is suggested, but not expected. Wheels and Wings and Other Fun Things is a benefit event for Kids Cup to raise funds, friends and awareness to all of Middle Georgia. Parking is free.

Kids Cup is a resource for foster and kinship families and other children in need. It provides newborns to teens with free clothing, shoes, baby gear, books, toys and school supplies in a cheerful, welcoming space for vulnerable children and families to shop (at no charge) while making new connections. Kid’s Cup is affiliated with Faith in Families Inc. and Widow’s Oil Ministry Inc.

“Purple Madness” is the ultimate celebration of the most widely beloved entertainer and profoundly influential artist of all-time, Prince. VIP tables & armbands are available. May 3rd, 2025 at 7:30PM on the square.

Join the Animal Care Team and one of our talented animal artists, meeting either the Zoo’s “VanGoat” or “Baaahlo,” and take home a unique work of art in this unforgettable experience.

Learn about the positive reinforcement training process of becoming an animal artist. See firsthand the ways this enrichment activity fits into high standards of care for animals at the Zoo when you meet a goat or sheep and see their art creation in action. Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific animal for your program.

- Meet at the Petting Zoo area of Outback Station 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter start time. 
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. 
- Includes one (1) take-home canvas per registered group.

Days Available: Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.

Member Cost: $67.50 | Includes one painting per group of four people.
Non-Member Cost: $75 per group of up to four people, + individual Zoo Admission | Includes one painting per group of four people.

Age Range: All ages

Calling all Adventure Cubs, ages 0-5, and their favorite grownups for a morning of exploration, learning and fun!

Embark on a new journey each month with a Zoo Educator as families get to learn and play together.

Engaging activities will get you and your little one moving and creating. Each month, young explorers will learn about a new animal through a game, craft, story, and singalong. At the end of the program, participants will visit the animal of the month’s habitat to make observations and draw connections to the lesson. You and your family will then receive a themed scavenger hunt to do in the Zoo on your own. This is a great opportunity to make friends and spend time with your little explorers as they discover new skills and learn about wildlife.

Upcoming 2025 Dates:
April 5 & 17
May 3 & 15
June 7 & 19
July 5 & 17
August 2 & 21
September 6 & 18

Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

Age Range: 0-5 years old

Non-Member Cost:
$26 for a parent/guardian and child (each additional child participant will be $5/each)
*Program registration INCLUDES Zoo admission.

Member Cost:
$21 for a parent/guardian and child (each additional child participant will be $5/each) 

All topics and activities are designed for children ages 2-5, with opportunities for exploration for ages 0-2. During the winter months, this program will be held indoors.

Each month, a new adventure awaits with new animals to observe. Adventure Cubs will explore a new region of the world to investigate the animals and environments there! The purpose of each program is to expose young children to the diversity of animals around the world and to draw connections to the ways we are similar and different. For each adventure they go on, Adventure Cubs will engage in an activity, read a story, and create a take-away memory.  

C10s in the City is a free annual classic GM truck show held in Atlanta's vibrant Summerhill neighborhood. This laid-back event fosters community connections, supports local businesses and benefits the Pink Fund, which provides financial help to breast cancer patients.

Now welcoming all 1998 or older full-size GM trucks, 1993 or older S10 Trucks and 1996 or older G-Vans.

563 Capitol Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30312

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Get ready for another round of "Tales from the Altamaha" seen through Sybil's "Judge-colored glasses."

This unique folk-life play brings to life the writings of Colonel T. Ross Sharpe, a local attorney whose essays, originally published in The Lyons Progress in the 1950s and 60s, reflect the rich culture and colorful personalities of the Altamaha River region.

Join us this April and May for a fresh set of captivating stories that continue to celebrate our community’s heritage, featuring local talent and the beloved “The River Rat Review Band.”

We look forward to seeing you there!

Be a part of Georgia's Official Soap Box Derby! Kids ages 7-20 compete in 3 categories to be the local race qualifier for the First Energy All-American Soap Box Derby (AASBD) in Akron, Ohio. Compete in Stock, Super Stock and Masters Divisions.

Need a car to drive? Call us, and we'll put you in one of our barn cars.