Georgia Magazine - November 2011 - (Page 10)

NOvEMbER 2011 Compiled by Jim JeSS ANd JeNNiFeR J. HeWeTT Best of fall N ovember heralds the best of fall and the beginning of the holiday season. This month, take advantage of the great fairs, outdoor concerts and craft shows that embrace harvest time, then gear up for festive holiday fun with Christmas parades and the lighting of town squares all over the state. —Jennifer J. Hewett Albany Fair, Nov. 1-6, Exchange Club Fairgrounds, Albany. Music, entertainment, midway games, food, exotic animal petting zoo, cloggers and more. (229) 809-0231. HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY Pumpkinfest, through Nov. 6, Pettit Creek, Canton. Pumpkin patch, music, food and farm demonstrations. www.pettitcreekfarms. com. (770) 386-8688. 99th Annual Chrysanthemum Show, Nov. 5, Stilesboro Academy, Taylorsville. See hundreds of mums grown by the Ladies of the Stilesboro Improvement Club. (770) 445-1962. Tate Day 2011, Nov. 5, downtown, Tate. Parade, crafts, children’s activities, barbecue and entertainment. (770) 735-3151. “Tuesdays With Morrie,” Nov. 11-12, 1819, The Colonnade, Ringgold. This Mitch Albom favorite is performed on stage. www.colonnadecenter.org. (706) 935-9000, ext. 102. “Gone With the Wind” BBQ & Ball, Nov. 12, Gordon Lee Mansion, Chickamauga. The Civil War comes to life with re-enactors, living history, mansion tours, Scarlett and Rhett look-alike contests, barbecue and dance. civilwar150th.org. (706) 861-2860. Shorter Chorale Fall Concert, Nov. 12, Brookes Chapel, Rome. Performance of Bach, Rachmaninoff and other great composers. shorter.edu. (706) 233-7288. Enchanted Garden of Lights, Nov. 18Dec. 31, Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain. Over a million lights create a nocturnal fantasyland. seerockcity.com. (800) 854-0675. Veterans Pow Wow & Indian Festival, Nov. 19-20, Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, Ellijay. Warriors on horseback, dance competition, crafts, food and concert. www.rthun der.com. (770) 735-6275. Regions are determined by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. See their Web calendar at www.exploregeorgia. org for additional events. writers including Terry Kay, Joshilyn Jackson and more. www.literaryfestival.org. NE Georgia 2011 Arts Tour & Holiday Road Open House Weekend, Nov. 11-13, various locations, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun and White counties. More than 100 artists demonstrate their craft. www.artstour. org. (706) 754-5989. Christmas Parade, Nov. 29, downtown, Rome. Ring in the holiday spirit with a paHobo Supper, Nov. 12, Line Community rade, Santa, music and more. (706) 295-5576. Center, Lavonia. Purchase a meal to benefit the community center. (706) 356-4084. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS Fabulous Fall Art Show, through Nov. 13, Sautee Nacoochee Center, Sautee Nacoochee. Exhibit of pottery, jewelry, paintings and sculpture. www.snca.org. (706) 8783300. Huge Annual Indoor Arts & Crafts Show, Nov. 12, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hartwell. Unique artistry, baked goods and raffles. (706) 376-3476. Unicoi Turnpike Day, Nov. 12, Unicoi Gap parking lot, Helen. Informal hike, plus a geocaching workshop. (706) 745-4873. “The Red Velvet Cake Wars,” Nov. 17-19, Lavonia Cultural Center, Lavonia. Riotously funny Southern-fried comedy. (706) 3562412. 11th Annual Holiday Bazaar, Nov. 19, Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center, Clarkesville. Breakfast with Santa, train rides, raffle, crafts and treats. (706) 778-4654. Appalachian Christmas, Nov. 19, BabyLand General, Cleveland. Santa, a tree lighting, pony rides, holiday treats, petting zoo, crafts and more. cabbagepatchkids.com. (706) 865-2171. Holiday Gift Mart, Nov. 19, White County Senior Center, Cleveland. Handcrafted purses, jewelry, pottery, baby quilts and more. (706) 865-4097. Tellabration! Nov. 19, Sautee Nacoochee Center, Sautee Nacoochee. An international night of storytelling. snca.org. (706) 8783300. 12th Annual Mistletoe Market & Sugarplum Tea Room, Nov. 19-20, North Georgia (Continued on page 12) GEORGIA MAGAZINE 12th Annual Granite City Fall Festival, Nov. 5, downtown, Elberton. Entertainment, children’s activities, crafts, Ag Corner, food and family fun. www.elbertga.com. (706) 283-5651. Santa Shuffle 5K Run/Walk, Nov. 5, Fort Yargo State Park, Winder. Event benefits the “Shop With A Cop” program for needy children. (770) 867-3489. Saturday Evening Concert Series, Nov. 5, 12, Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen. Hear regional musicians perform Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass and Southern gospel music. (706) 878-2201, ext. 305. Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Nov. 10-11, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls. Preregister to join rangers on a moonlit hike down into the gorge. (706) 754-7981. Chickamauga battlefield marathon, Nov. 12, 6th Cavalry Museum, Fort Oglethorpe. Marathon run through this historic area. battlefieldmarathon.com. (706) 861-2860. 10 8th Annual Dahlonega Literary Festival & Writer’s Conference, Nov. 11-13, Dahlonega. Literary scavenger hunt, plus meet More online at www.georgiamagazine.org http://www.exploregeorgia.org http://www.exploregeorgia.org http://www.seerockcity.com http://www.pettitcreekfarms.com http://www.literaryfestival.org http://www.pettitcreekfarms.com http://www.rthunder.com http://www.rthunder.com http://www.artstour.org http://www.artstour.org http://www.colonnadecenter.org http://www.snca.org http://www.elbertga.com http://www.civilwar150th.org http://www.shorter.edu http://www.cabbagepatchkids.com http://www.snca.org http://www.battlefieldmarathon.com http://www.georgiamagazine.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - November 2011

Georgia Magazine - November 2011
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar of Events
Special Energy Report
Currents
Generations of Growing
A Productive State
Around Georgia
My Georgia
Georgia Cooks
Snapshot
Bonus Snapshot Submissions
Gardens Plant of the Month: Liberty Notes
Energy-Efficiency Tips
Second Helping: More Great Recipes

Georgia Magazine - November 2011