Georgia Magazine - December 2012 - (Page 10)

DECEMbER 2012 COMpILED bY VANESSA SCHILL C Homes for the holidays elebrate the season in style with The Georgia Club Foundation’s Christmas Tour of Homes in Statham on Dec. 9, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. This season’s theme, “Home for the Holidays,” will feature six homes uniquely bedecked in holiday splendor. Visitors will be greeted by Santa at the clubhouse, where cookies and punch will be served. On the tour, visitors will get a glimpse into the holiday traditions of others, including a pink pig ornament collection, a beach Christmas theme, a University of Georgia theme and more. All proceeds go to support Oconee Food for Kids and St. Mary’s Hospice. Children under 12 are not permitted at the event. Tickets can be purchased online at thegeorgiaclub.com, or by calling (770) 725-4902. —Vanessa Schill “Christmas Gala” performance, Dec. 15, The Colonnade, Ringgold. A musical variety show of Christmas songs and dance. colon nadecenter.org. (706) 935-9000. The Possum Drop, Dec. 31, Tallapoosa. Ring in the new year in true country style. thepossumdrop.com. (770) 574-2345. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS “A Christmas Story,” through Dec. 2, Habersham Community Theater, Clarkesville. Stage performance of this Christmas classic. habershamtheater.org. (706) 839-1315. Festival of Trees, through Dec. 8, Unicoi State Park Lodge, Helen. Decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, silent auction. unicoistatepark.org. (706) 865-5356. 20th Annual Magical Nights of Lights, through Dec. 31, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, Buford. Live nativity show, ice skating, holiday village, night light canopy tours. lakela nierislands.com. (770) 945-8787. Annual Christmas Parade, Dec. 1, downtown, Helen. helenga.org. (800) 858-8027. Bi-annual Holiday Tour of Homes, Dec. 1, various cities, White County. whitecounty chamber.org. (800) 392-8279. Christmasfest & Lighting of the Tree, Dec. 1, downtown, Toccoa. Carriage rides, shopping, live nativity, Santa, tree lighting. bit.ly/SAudhJ. (706) 282-3309. Christmas Parade, Dec. 1, courthouse, Blairsville. Santa, living nativity at Mountain Life Museum. unioncountyhistory.org. (706) 745-5493. Lighted Christmas Parade and 13th Annual Christmas in the Mountains, Dec. 1, downtown, Cleveland. whitecountychamber. org. (800) 392-8279. Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Concert, Dec. 1, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com. (706) 896-4191. Revolutionary War Observance, Dec. 1, Richard Russell State Park, Elberton. The battle of Vanns Creek. gasser.org. (706) 213-2045. 5th Annual Christkindlmarkt, Dec. 1-2, downtown, Helen. Shopping, decorations, German food. helenga.org. (706) 878-1908. Annual Toccoa Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert, Dec. 2, Georgia Baptist Conference Center, Toccoa. toccoaga chamber.com. (706) 886-8614. “Sanders Family Christmas,” Dec. 4, Georgia Baptist Conference Center, Toccoa. Funny Christmas musical. toccoa.gabaptist.org. (706) 886-3133. “The Christmas Post,” Dec. 5, 7-9, Morton Theatre, Athens. Broadway-style musical. cornerstoneproductionsonline.com. (706) 540-1839. GEORGIA MAGAZINE Designates a Civil War event HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY “Over the River and Through the Woods,” through Dec. 2, Blue Ridge Community Theater, Blue Ridge. Mirthful story about family. blueridgecommunitytheater. com. (706) 632-9223. 8th Annual Festival of Trees & Holiday Artists’ Market, through Dec. 9, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun. Themed Christmas trees, handcrafted gifts. harrisartscenter. com. (706) 629-2599. Santa Train, through Dec. 24, downtown historic district, Blue Ridge. brscenic.com. (706) 632-8724. Annual St. Luke’s Christmas Bazaar, Dec. 1, High Hope Plantation, Blue Ridge. stlukesblueridge.org. (706) 632-8245. Christmas Festival, Dec. 1, True Life Church, Ball Ground. Kids corner, shopping, bake-off. mytruelifechurch.org. (770) 735-3947. “Miracle on 34th Street,” Dec. 1, The Colonnade Center, Ringgold. Live stage play based on the popular movie. colonnadecen ter.org. (706) 935-9000. Christmas Open House, Dec. 7-9, 14-16, Tate House, Tate. Tour the Pink Palace and enjoy light refreshments. tatehouse.com. (770) 735-3122. Good News and Great Joy Christmas concert, Dec. 8-9, Canton First UMC, Canton. Cherokee Chorale performs. cherokee chorale.org. (678) 439-8625. More online at www.georgiamagazine.org MULTIpLE LOCATIONS North Georgia Art Ramble, Dec. 8-9, Ball Ground, Blue Ridge, Calhoun, Canton, Cartersville, Jasper, Marble Hill, Blue Ridge. Free, self-guided artist studio and gallery tour. ngaartramble.com. First Day Hikes, Jan. 1, Georgia state parks, statewide. Start the new year with a “First Day Hike” and a commitment to healthy living. georgiastateparks.org. (800) 864-7275. Enchanted Garden of Lights, through Jan. 5, Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain. More than 30 holiday scenes and a million lights. seerockcity.com. (800) 854-0675. 10 DouG BarnEtt GeoRGia CLub foundation http://www.colonnadecenter.org http://www.colonnadecenter.org http://www.thepossumdrop.com http://www.habershamtheater.org http://www.unicoistatepark.org http://www.lakelanierislands.com http://www.lakelanierislands.com http://www.helenga.org http://www.thegeorgiaclub.com http://www.whitecountychamber.org http://www.whitecountychamber.org http://www.bit.ly/SAudhJ http://www.unioncountyhistory.org http://www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com http://www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com http://www.ngaartramble.com http://www.whitecountychamber.org http://www.whitecountychamber.org http://www.harrisartscenter.com http://www.harrisartscenter.com http://www.georgiastateparks.org http://www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com http://www.brscenic.com http://www.gassar.org http://www.stlukesblueridge.org http://www.mytruelifechurch.org http://www.helenga.org http://www.toccoagachamber.com http://www.colonnadecenter.org http://www.toccoagachamber.com http://www.colonnadecenter.org http://toccoa.gabaptist.org http://www.tatehouse.com http://www.cornerstoneproductionsonline.com http://www.cherokeechorale.org http://www.seerockcity.com http://www.cherokeechorale.org http://www.georgiamagazine.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - December 2012

Georgia Magazine - December 2012
Table of Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Liberty Notes
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar of Events
Currents
Explorations in Antiquity Center
Georgia’s barbershop revival
Around Georgia
Georgia Gardens
Georgia Cooks
My Georgia
Snapshot

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