Georgia Magazine - January 2018 - 12

Riverdance, Jan. 17, The Classic Center,
Athens. 20th anniversary tour of the Irish
dance group. classiccenter.com. (706)
208-0900.

Beethoven's Ninth, Jan. 20, Miller Theater,
Augusta. The Symphony Orchestra Augusta
performs the classic symphony. soaugusta.
org. (706) 826-4705.

Travis Tritt, Jan. 18, City Auditorium,
Macon. Country Music Award- and
GRAMMY-winning country artist in a
solo acoustic concert. bit.ly/macpaud.
(800) 745-3000.

"Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey," Jan. 27,
Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center,
Evans. Lightwire Theater presents the
cosmic adventures of Marvin the Mouse.
bit.ly/augamst. (706) 726-0366.

Gaelynn Lea, Jan. 19, Madison-Morgan
Cultural Center, Madison. The classical
violinist and songwriter performs original
songs and traditional fiddle music.
mmcc-arts.org. (706) 342-4743.

PLANTATION TRACE

22nd Annual All That Jazz Concert &
Ball, Jan. 27, City Auditorium, Macon. Performances by Peabo Bryson and Regina
Belle. tubmanmuseum.com. (478) 845-3819.

Swamper's Guide to the Galaxy, Jan. 5,
12, 19, 26, Stephen C. Foster State Park,
Fargo. Look at meteors, planets and stars at
one of the Southeast's darkest places. bit.ly/
scfspark. (912) 637-5274.
Craig Hawkins, Jan. 8-Feb. 21, Turner
Center for the Arts, Valdosta. An exhibition
of the artist's drawings. turner
center.org. (229) 247-2787.

JEKYLL ISLAND AUTHORITY

42nd Annual Georgia Peanut
Farm Show, Jan. 18, University of
Georgia Tifton Campus Conference
Center, Tifton. Trade show and
expo all about peanuts, equipment,
technology and nutrition. bit.ly/gpc
cand. (229) 386-3470.
Nathan Gunn and Julie Gunn,
Jan. 18, Thomasville Center for the
Arts, Thomasville. Broadway baritone Nathan Gunn and pianist Julie
Gunn perform favorites by composers Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein and Lerner and Lowe.
tefconcerts.com. (229) 226-7404.

Island Treasures, Jan. 1-Feb. 23, various locations, Jekyll
Island. Seek out handmade glass globes hidden on the
island-finders keepers! jekyllisland.com. (912) 635-3636.

CLASSIC SOUTH

Another Night of Bluegrass,
Jan. 20, Thomasville Municipal
Auditorium, Thomasville. Monroe
Crossing blends classic bluegrass,
gospel and original tunes. thomasville.org.
(229) 228-7977.

"Dirty Dancing," Jan. 8, Bell Auditorium,
Augusta. Stage production of the classic
story. augustabroadway.com. (706)
722-3521.

January Jazz, Jan. 21, Thomasville Center
for the Arts, Thomasville. Jazz concert by
Thomas University staff, students and community members. (229) 227-6964.

"Sleeping Beauty," Jan. 11, The Imperial
Theatre, Augusta. The State Ballet Theatre
of Russia performs the classic Tchaikovsky
ballet. imperialtheatre.com. (706) 722-8341.

Chamber Music Concert, Jan. 28, First
United Methodist Church, Albany. Small
ensemble performs classical music. albany
symphony.org. (229) 430-8933.

Garth Newel Piano Quartet, Jan. 12,
Maxwell Performing Arts Center, Augusta
State University, Augusta. Chamber-music
performance by Virginia-based musicians.
bit.ly/maxgnew. (706) 667-4100.

"Amazing Grace," Jan. 30, Turner Center
for the Arts, Valdosta. Stage production of
the new Broadway musical based on the
true story of the title song. turnercenter.org.
(229) 247-2787.

Not Fade Away: The Ultimate Buddy
Holly Experience, Jan. 12, Jabez S.
Hardin Performing Arts Center, Evans.
Tribute show with an updated twist to honor the late musician. bit.ly/augamst. (706)
726-0366.

MAGNOLIA MIDLANDS

Junior Rangers Archery, Jan. 15, Elijah
Clark State Park, Lincolnton. Youths ages
6-12 can learn about and experience archery. Registration required. bit.ly/gspecsp.
(706) 359-3458.
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John Culver: Worlds Imagined, Jan. 11March 3, Averitt Center for the Arts, Statesboro. Drawings by Culver, whose work has
also been on display in the American Folk
Museum in New York and the Smithsonian
Institution in Washington, D.C. bit.ly/avrtctr.
(912) 212-2787.
24th Annual Martin Luther King Jr.
Parade, Jan. 13, downtown, Dublin. More
More online at www.georgiamagazine.org

than 175 floats and marching bands commemorate the civil rights leader's legacy.
visitdublinga.org. (478) 272-4002.
An Evening of African-American Poetry,
Jan. 20, Averitt Center for the Arts, Statesboro. Local artists bring to life the words of
poets Langston Hughes, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Maya Angelou and Jill Scott in musical
and spoken-word performances.
bit.ly/avrtctr. (912) 212-2787.
"The Magic Flute," Jan. 25, Theatre Dublin, Dublin. The Atlanta Opera presents an
abridged version of Mozart's famous opera
for children. theatredublinga.com. (478)
277-5074.
The Coasters, Jan. 28, Performing Arts
Center, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro. Relive the golden era of rock 'n' roll
with favorites from the legendary band.
bit.ly/gspac1718. (912) 478-7999.

GEORGIA'S COAST
42nd Annual New Year's Bluegrass
Festival, Jan. 4-6, Jekyll Island Convention
Center, Jekyll Island. Performers include
Brenda Vincent & the Rage, Little Roy &
Lizzy and Goldwing Express. adamsblue
grass.com. (706) 864-7203.
"I Hate Hamlet," Jan. 12-14, 19-21, 26-28,
Casino Building, St. Simons. A television
actor considers taking on the stage role of
Hamlet, influenced by the ghost of actor
John Barrymore. theislandplayers.com.
(912) 638-0338.
Bonaventure Cemetery Tours, Jan. 1314, Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah. Visit
burial sites of famous Georgians in the
cemetery's historical section, guided by
members of the Bonaventure Historical
Society. bit.ly/bvhistc. (912) 412-4687.
Jekyll Island Marathon & 10K, Jan. 14,
Great Dunes Park, Jekyll Island. Inaugural
event takes runners through the Jekyll
Island Club National Historic Landmark,
under canopies of live oaks and past
beaches. bit.ly/jekism. (912) 635-3636.
MLK Remembrance Walk, Jan. 15, First
African Missionary Baptist Church, Kingsland. Annual celebration of the life of
Martin Luther King Jr. (912) 674-5268.
12th Annual PULSE Art + Technology
Festival, Jan. 17-21, Jepson Center, Telfair
Museum, Savannah. Digital artworks, projection performances and family programs.
telfair.org. (912) 790-8800.
6th Annual JROTC Resolution Runz 5K
& 10K, Jan. 20, J.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill. Light trail/mixed terrain 5K and
10K runs to benefit Richmond Hill High
School Junior ROTC cadets. savannahraces.
com. (912) 445-2163.
Events for the April 2018 issue are
due by Jan. 15.
Email calendar@georgiaemc.com.
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