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MAY 2013 COMPILED BY ALLY BOYD AND JIM JESS Atlanta Jazz Festival welcomes jazz artists H JIMMY KATZ istoric Piedmont Park, Atlanta, offers a special treat this Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27: three full days of live music, savory foods and a multitude of booths showcasing unique art, clothing and jewelry. Spring is ﬁnally here, and to kick it off, the 36th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is ready for an estimated 20,000 visitors. A multitude of internationally popular jazz artists will perform on two stages during the festival, and the best part is that admission to the festival is free. No matter the kind of jazz you like, the memories of these three days will stay with you. See atlanta festivals.com for additional concerts throughout the month of May in clubs and parks. For more informaRudresh Mahanthappa tion, call (404) 546-6820. will appear at the —Ally Boyd Atlanta Jazz Festival. Designates a Civil War event HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY Bartow County and Cartersville City Schools Elementary Art Exhibit, through May 12, Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville. boothmuseum.org. (770) 387-1300. 28th Annual Mayfest Arts and Crafts Festival, May 4, Adamson Square, Carrollton. See 170 arts and crafts vendors. carroll tonmainstreet.com. (770) 832-6901. 41st Annual Down Home Days, May 4, downtown, Chickamauga. Live music, parades, dancing, arts and crafts. cityofchicka mauga.org. (706) 260-7897. 175 Years: Cherokee Trail of Tears Memorial Service, May 18, New Echota 4th Annual Butterﬂy Bluegrass Festival, May 10-11, Saddle Club Arena, Blairsville. southernhighroads.org/georgia. (706) 706745-3420. Spring ArtFest 2013, May 11, Burnt Burbon Pottery Gallery & Studio, Cornelia. Fine art, folk art, pottery, photography, live music, food and wine. (706) 499-8067. Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts Show, May 11-12, Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa, Young Harris. mountaintopga.com. (706) 379-4606. Historic Site, Calhoun. Free and open to the public. gastateparks.org. (706) 624-1321. Payne Farm’s Strawberry Festival, May 18, Salem Road, Calhoun. Pick your own strawberries. Hayrides, arts, crafts, food and more. paynefarm.net. (770) 480-7004. Joe Gransden and Kenny Banks, May 18, Smithgall Arts Center, Gainesville. Gransden performs jazz with Banks on piano. theartscouncil.net. (770) 534-2787. Twisted Ankle Marathon and Half Marathon, May 18, James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park, Summerville. Run through the park and the Chattahoochee National Forest. gastateparks.org. (706) 857-0826. Mountain Laurel Festival, May 18, Clarkesville. Parade, food, crafts, music, evening ﬁreworks. clarkesvillega.com. (706) 754-4216. 13th Annual Indian Creek Baptist Spring Arts in the Park, May 25-26, Art Church Memorial Day Weekend Gospel Center, Blue Ridge. Artists show and sell Singing, May 23-25, Indian Creek Baptist their work. blueridgearts.net. (706) 632-2144. Church, Carnesville. Nine groups entertain. indiancreekbaptist.org. (706) 677-5191. * Artillery Demonstration—Living History, May 26, Chickamauga and Chattanoo- Bavarianfest, May 25, Helen Festhalle, Helga National Military Park, Fort Oglethorpe. en. Bavarian-style traditional music, dancing, nps.gov. (706) 866-9241. food. helenga.org. (706) 878-1908. * Decoration Day Torchlight Tour, May Southern Gospel Music, May 25, Tugaloo 27, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Fort Oglethorpe. Evening tour State Park Beach Pavilion, Lavonia. Southern gospel group Blood Bought performs. (706) of the Chattanooga National Cemetery. nps. 356-4362. gov. (706) 866-9241. Twelve Rivers Art Festival, May 4, Sautee Nacoochee Community Center, Sautee. Southeast artists compete in a juried show. southernhighroads.org. (706) 878-3300. 10 Veterans Appreciation Fishing Rodeo, May 10, Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery, Suches. Free ﬁshing with lunch for U.S. military veterans. (706) 838-4723. Georgia Mountain EggFest, May 17-18, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee. Big Green Egg grill fans and experienced cooks gather to cook and feast. mountain egg.com. (706) 896-4191. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS 24th Annual Mothers’ Day Pow Wow and Indian Festival, May 11-12, Boling Park, Canton. Native American dancing, singing, drumming, contests, food. rthunder.com. (770) 735-6275. Toccoa Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert, May 5, Georgia Baptist Conference Center, Toccoa. toccoasymphony.org. (706) 886-8614. 6th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, May 25-26, downtown, Blairsville. Juried ﬁne arts and crafts festival. robinroberts promotions.com. (706) 897-6179. Challenge of the Centuries Bike Ride, May 25-26, Bell Family YMCA, Hartwell. AnWinefest, May 4, Habersham Winery, Helen. nual Memorial Day bike ride. challengeofthe centuries.com. (706) 376-8590. Food, music, arts and crafts by local artists, ﬁne wines by Winegrowers Association of 40th Annual Helen to the Atlantic BalGeorgia. helenga.org. (706) 878-9463. loon Race & Festival, May 30-June 1, Helendorf River Inn, Helen. Balloon race, Spring Fling, May 4-5, Bowen Center for the Arts, Dawsonville. Local artists’ displays, local balloon-ﬂying events, balloon rides. live entertainment, quilt show, bike ride, car helenballoon.com. (706) 878-2271. show. dawsonville.com. (706) 216-2787. 2nd Annual Soque River Festival, June 2013 First Saturdays at Hartwell Marina, 1, Chatterton Place, Clarkesville. Canoe or May 4-Aug. 3, Hartwell. Music group Border- kayak two miles down the Soque River for line kicks off yearly event. hartwellmain live music, chicken and ﬁsh tacos, kids’ acstreet.com. (706) 376-0188. tivities. soque.org. (706) 754-9382. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - May 2013

Georgia Magazine - May 2013
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Liberty Notes
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar of Events
Currents
The Family that Stays Together
The 2013 Readers' Choice Awards
In-TENT-ional Camping
in-TENT-ional Extras
Now is the Future
More Earth-Friendly Technology for the Home
Georgia Gardens
Georgia Cooks
Snapshot
More Snapshot Photos
Gardening Tips for May; Plant of the Month
May's Online Trivia Contest
Second Helping: "Pick, Cook, Keep"
Georgia Grown Spotlight

Georgia Magazine - May 2013