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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 Arts Center, Atlanta. Chamber music concert. lyraquartet.org. (404) 373-7756. Atlanta Blooms: 200,000 Watts of Flower Power! March 22-May 1, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta. Come see colorful spring-blooming bulbs. atlantabotanical garden.org. (404) 876-5859. Guided Wildflower Walks, March 30, April 2, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Kennesaw. Moderate walks led by Mary Meyer, author of “Wildflowers of Kennesaw Mountain and North Georgia.” nps.gov/kemo. (770) 427-4686, ext. 0. Regions are determined by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. See their Web calendar at www.exploregeorgia. org for additional events. PRESIDENTIAL PATHWAYS “An Evening with Lucille Ball,” March 5, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus. A one-woman recreation of the hilarious genius behind the “First Lady of Television.” rivercenter.org. (706) 256-3620. Kite Rally, March 5, Florence Marina State Park, Omaha. Make your own kite or bring one from home, plus flying contests and prizes. (229) 838-4706. “Grace and Glorie,” March 10-20, Main Street Players, Griffin. Bittersweet comedy about two very different women. main streetplayers.org. (770) 229-9916. Indian Artifact Show, March 12, Fraternal Order of Police Building, Columbus. Learn about regional fossils and the cultures and relics of Native Americans in the Southeast. riversoftime.com. (800) 851-0924. Charles Wadsworth and Friends Concert, March 19, Wadsworth Auditorium, Newnan. Angela Jones-Reus on flute, Sebastien Hurtaud on cello, Bella Hristova on violin, Inon Bartatan on piano. (770) 254-2354. Campfires, S’mores and Astronomy, March 26, Georgia Veterans Park, Cordele. Spooky stories, a wagon ride and a multitude of stars. gastateparks.org. (229) 2762371. “Inherit the Wind,” through March 13, Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Roswell. Play based on the famed “Scopes Monkey Trial.” awesomealpharetta.com. (770) 641-1260. The Future Belongs to the Discontented: The Life & Legacy of Robert W. Woodruff, through March 25, Emory University, Atlanta. Exhibit on the legacy of Coca-Cola’s Robert Woodruff. emory.edu/ news-events. (404) 727-0136. “Superior Donuts,” through March 27, Horizon Theatre, Atlanta. A comedy about dealing with change. horizontheatre.com. (404) 523-1477. Duluth Reads, through March 31, various locations, Duluth. Read Terry Kay’s “To Dance with the White Dog,” meet Kay, attend book talks, view film and more. arts duluth.org. (770) 623-1040. The Woodworking & D.I.Y. Show, March 4-6, North Atlanta Trade Center, Norcross. Woodworking celebrities share helpful tips, plus tools testing, shopping and hands-on demonstrations. thewoodworkingshows.com. (800) 826-8257. 22nd Annual American Craft Council, March 10-13, Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta. Basketry, ceramics, fashion wearables, fiber decorative, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media and wood. craftcoun cil.org. (612) 206-3100. 15th Annual Roswell Woman’s Club Showcase Home Tour, March 10-27, Roswell. Tour three townhomes decorated in modern, contemporary and elegant-casual styles. roswellwomansclub.org. (770) 7152700. A German Requiem, March 13, Roswell UMC, Roswell. The Michael O’Neal Singers perform Brahms’ masterpiece in English. mosingers.com. (770) 594-7974. LYRA and Friends with Guest Artist Robert Spano, March 13, Callanwolde Fine March 2011 Pieces of My Heart: Middle Georgia Quilt Show, March 11-14, Perry Arts Center, Perry. Approximately 200 quilts, handmade items, vendors, demonstrations and raffle. (478) 987-3184. The Boy Scouts of America Walk-AThon, March 12, Oconee River Greenway, Milledgeville. Pack 124 hosts walk, auction. (706) 473-0402. 24th Annual Forsythia Festival, March 12-13, Forsyth. Arts, crafts, children’s fair, 5K, one-mile fun run, sporting tournaments, entertainment. forsythiafestival.com. (888) 642-4628. Jackson Bailey Day, March 13, Jackson Bailey Art Center, Rutledge. Celebrate Bailey’s legacy of art, including “The Life of Christ,” a painting that spans more than 1,000 feet long. (706) 557-2937. 16th Annual Thrift Sale, March 18-19, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, Watkinsville. Fundraiser supports local arts events and educational programs. ocaf.com. (706) 769-4565. 3rd Annual Yellow Pollen Street Festival, March 19, downtown, Hampton. Food, crafts and community displays. (770) 9464306. Bird Ramble, March 19, State Botanical Garden, Athens. Bird-watching walk. uga. edu/botgarden. (706) 542-6156. “Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?” March 25, Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, Madison. John Maxwell performs stories about Faulkner. mmcc-arts.org. (706) 3424743. The Rumi Concert featuring Coleman Barks, March 26, Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, Madison. Innovative music, dance and story. mmcc-arts.org. (706) 342-4743. 11 HISTORIC HEARTLAND Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup, through March 31, Warner Robins. Volunteer to help with city beautification efforts. (478) 929-7258. Macon Symphony Orchestra, March 5, Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Macon. Engage children with an entertaining look at how string instruments function in classical and folk music. georgiamusic.org. (478) 7513334. Organic Gardening: A Primer on Growing Herbs and Vegetables, March 6, State Botanical Garden, Athens. Learn the basics from Barbara Baker and receive a complimentary copy of her book. uga.edu/botgar den. (706) 542-6156. More online at www.georgiamagazine.org jUpiter imAges corp. Astronomy Night at Unicoi, March 19, Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen. Astronomy club will conduct lecture and a “sidewalk stargazing.” (800) 573-9659, ext. 305. http://www.georgiamagazine.org/calendar http://www.georgiamagazine.org/calendar http://www.lyraquartet.org http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org http://www.nps.gov/kemo http://www.exploregeorgia.org http://www.exploregeorgia.org http://www.rivercenter.org http://www.awesomealpharetta.com http://www.emory.edu/home/events http://www.mainstreetplayers.org http://www.emory.edu/home/events http://www.mainstreetplayers.org http://www.horizontheatre.com http://www.riversoftime.com http://www.forsythiafestival.com http://www.artsduluth.org http://www.artsduluth.org http://www.thewoodworkingshows.com http://www.gastateparks.org http://www.ocaf.com http://www.craftcouncil.org http://www.craftcouncil.org http://www.uga.edu/botgarden http://www.uga.edu/botgarden http://www.roswellwomansclub.org http://www.georgiamusic.org http://www.mmcc-arts.org http://www.mosingers.com http://www.uga.edu/botgarden http://www.uga.edu/botgarden http://www.mmcc-arts.org http://www.georgiamagazine.org

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

Georgia Magazine - March 2011
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar
Currents
Georgia’s Energy Outlook
Special Energy Report
A Balancing Act
Right on Key
Around Georgia
Georgia@Home
My Georgia
Gardens
Georgia Cooks
Snapshot

Georgia Magazine - March 2011