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web exclusive Click on our online calendar at www. georgiamagazine.org/calendar to see more listings or to post an event! web exclusive 2011 PGA Championship, Aug. 8-14, Atlanta Athletic Club, Johns Creek. The best golfers in the world play in the 93rd edition of the PGA Championship, the season’s final major. (770) 613-0004. No Reason Block Party, Aug. 11, Town Green, Duluth. Food, fun and live entertainment featuring The Woodys. duluthga.net. (770) 476-3434. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Aug. 13, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. America’s favorite little big band will be backed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. (770) 753-4141. Regions are determined by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. See their Web calendar at www.exploregeorgia. org for additional events. International City Farmers Market, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Watson Boulevard, Marietta. Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, spices, flowers and more. (478) 225-7626. Atlanta Buckarama, Aug. 5-7, Atlanta Expo Center North, Atlanta. Educational seminars, hunting equipment, deer head competition, archery shoot and more from the Georgia Wildlife Federation. www.gwf. org. (770) 787-7887. 32nd Annual Old Soldiers Day Race, Aug. 6, city pool, Alpharetta. Sign up to run in the 5K or 10K race. www.alpharetta. ga.us. (678) 297-6160. 59th Annual Old Soldiers Day Parade, Aug. 6, Alpharetta City Hall, Alpharetta. Marching bands, military units, floats, clowns, classic cars and more. www.alpha retta.ga.us. (678) 297-6000. Chukkar Farm Concert Series, Aug. 6, Chukkar Farm & Polo Club, Alpharetta. James Casto is joined by Jesse Terry, Beth Wood and Matt Blanchard for a wonderful night of live music. www.homebydark.com. (678) 665-0040. Hunting 101 Class, Aug. 6, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs. Beginners’ hunting course that covers the basics of ancient and modern hunting techniques. (770) 732-5871. Smyrna’s 139th Birthday Celebration, Aug. 6, Village Green, Smyrna. Includes Banks & Shane concert, kids area, beer garden, giant birthday cake and fireworks. www.smyrnacity.com. (770) 434-6600. Pickin’ on the Square, Aug. 6, 20, Courthouse Square, Newnan. Enjoy acoustic music as locals gather for an old-time jam session. manistreetnewnan.com. (770) 2538283. Goo Goo Dolls with Michelle Branch Concert, Aug. 7, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharet ta.com. (770) 753-4141. August 2011 Elvis Royale, Aug. 13, Variety Playhouse, Atlanta. Vegas-style event celebrating Elvis and featuring Big Mike Geier, the Kingsized Rock ’n Roll Orchestra and the Dames Aflame dancers. www.variety-playhouse.com. (404) 524-7354. Saturday Art Market at Matilda’s, Aug. 13, Matilda’s Cottage, Alpharetta. One-of-akind art, clothing, vintage items and jewelry from local artists. www.matildascottage.com. (770) 754-7831. Kidsignments, Aug. 16-20, Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, Lawrenceville. Shop for gently used infant, children’s, junior, maternity and boutique clothing, plus toys, furniture and more. www.kidsignments.com. (770) 381-5938. 2nd Annual Free to Breathe 5K, Aug. 20, John Howell Park, Atlanta. 5K run/walk and one-mile walk to raise awareness of lung cancer. www.freetobreathe.org. Piedmont Park Summer Arts & Crafts Festival, Aug. 20-21, Piedmont Park, Atlanta. www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com. Moonlight & Music Concert Series, Aug. 26, Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse lawn, Lawrenceville. Come listen to the bluegrass music of North Georgia Bluegrass Band. www.visitlawrenceville.com. (678) 226-2639. Soldier Portraits, through Oct. 30, Columbus Museum, Columbus. Ellen Susan presents wet plate photographs that focus on each soldier as a unique person who happened to be wearing a uniform. www.columbusmuseum.com. (706) 748-2562. Georgia Veterans Memorial Triathlon and Duathlon, Aug. 13, Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele. Racers can participate in a triathlon—half-mile swim, 13.6-mile bike race and a 3.1-mile run—or a duathlon, which drops the half-mile swim. (229) 2731668. Fort Benning Family Fun Day, Aug. 14, Columbus Museum, Columbus. Enjoy an afternoon of patriotic and summer-themed crafts.; those with military I.D. could win a door prize. columbusmuseum.com. (706) 748-2562. Jazz Jam, Aug. 14, Liberty Theatre, Columbus. Enjoy this jazz concert and jam session. (706) 660-9295. 2nd Annual Applause for PAWS, Aug. 19, Rivermill Event Center, Columbus. Local celebrities and their pets dazzle the audience, to benefit PAWS Humane. pawshumane.org. (706) 566-0035, ext. 214. Easter Seals Pancake Breakfast, Aug. 20, Easter Seals West Georgia, Columbus. (706) 660-1144, ext. 8104. Art in the Park, Aug. 27-28, Main Street, Alpharetta. Beautiful artwork on display and Super Saturday Art Family Days, Aug. 20, for sale. www.gallery35.com. (678) 762-1035. LaGrange Art Museum, LaGrange. Explore the world of Pop Art and create your own art to take home. lagrangeartmuseum.org. (706) Corks & Forks, Aug. 27-28, Historic Grant 882-3267. Park, Atlanta. Held during the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival featuring delicious fare. www.summershade.org. (404) 521-0938. HISTORIC HEARTLAND PRESIDENTIAL PATHWAYS Geocaching: A High-Tech Scavenger Hunt, Aug. 1-30, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain. Learn about geocaching, navigation and nature while using a GPS unit to look for hidden items. (800) 225-5292. Astronomy Night, Aug. 13, Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele. A night of exploring the heavens, featuring the Perseid meteor shower, stars and planets. (229) 276-2371. More online at www.georgiamagazine.org Lamar Dodd: Paintings and Drawings, through Aug. 28, Georgia Museum of Art, Athens. Featuring artwork through the years from this LaGrange native and arts advocate. georgiamuseum.org. (706) 542-4662. Perry Buckarama, Aug. 5-7, Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - August 2011

Georgia Magazine - August 2011
Table of Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar
Currents
Georgia's Energy Outlook
Southern speedsters
From humble to highfalutin
Second helping: Barbecue
Around Georgia
My Georgia
Snapshot
Snapshot Submissions
Meet legendary NASCAR driver Rex White
The history of Lake Lanier
Gardens plant of the month; Liberty notes
Energy-efficiency tips

Georgia Magazine - August 2011