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ApRIl 2014 COMpIlEd by SIbONGIlE lyNCH Bill Powell Antique boats afloat T Designates a Civil War event he Hart County Chamber of Commerce will present its 21st Annual Antique Boat Festival on April 12, featuring more than 50 restored and remodeled vintage lake boats. Hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society in Hartwell, the festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with added displays from the Porsche Clubs of Georgia and the Carolinas. Food vendors will line the Hartwell Marina for breakfast and lunch while arts and crafts, kids' activities and shopping will be available throughout the day. This year's happenings will also include the "Float a Boat Challenge," a cardboard boat-building competition for children up to age 18. For more information, see hartchamber.org or call (706) 376-8590. -Jesus Diaz HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRy day outdoor music festival featuring over 75 acts, carnival rides, arts village, food court. counterpointfestival.com. (888) 512-7469. 17th Annual Blue Ridge Writer's Conference, April 4-5, Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association and Art Center, Blue Ridge. Writers, editors and agents provide feedback to aspiring writers. blueridgewritersconfer ence.com. (706) 632-2144. 7th Annual Taste of Blue Ridge, April 26, Willow Creek Farms, Blue Ridge. Featuring area restaurants and chefs, local vineyards, breweries, silent auction and music. humanesocietyofblueridge.org. (706) 632-5224. Chattanooga Doll Show and Sale, April 5, The Colonnade, Ringgold. Antique dolls, Barbie, GI Joe, artist dolls, fashion dolls, books, doll clothing, old and new. chatta noogadollclub.com. (706) 965-6031. Springfest 2014, April 12, Festhalle, Helen. Music, dancing, food and beverages. helenga.org. (706) 865-2171. TallulahFest 2014, April 12, Joy Bridge Road, Lakemont. Kayaking, live music, photo and video contest. tallulahfest.com. (706) 212-0241. Masterpiece Mixers Painting & Tasting Party, April 13, Yonah Mountain Vineyards, Sautee Nacoochee. Create original art while enjoying great wine. masterpiecemixers. com. (678) 928-1100. Annual Easter Egg Hunt, April 19, downtown, Hartwell. Family-fun event. hartchamber.org. (706) 376-8590. Georgia Cities Day, April 19, Mt. Airy Town Hall. Parade, car show, children's activities, bingo, vendor booths, door prizes. townofmtairy.com. (706) 778-6990. Royston Easter Egg Hunt, April 19, Royston VFW, Royston. roystondda.com. (706) 245-7577. Taste of Toccoa, April 24, downtown, Toccoa. Sample dishes from Toccoa's best restaurants, plus music and entertainment. mainstreettoccoa.com. (706) 282-3309. Before There Was Light, April 26, ShieldsEthridge Heritage Farm, Jefferson. Culmination of Jackson EMC's 75th anniversary celebration at a historic farm that serves as an educational outdoor museum. bit.ly/N6UOYZ. (706) 367-5281. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS Breathe Deep Blue Ridge 5K Run and Walk to Stop Lung Cancer, April 19, Mercier Orchards, Blue Ridge. lungevity.org/ blueridge. (706) 632-3411. 15th Annual North Georgia Flintknappers & Primitive Arts Festival, April 2427, Gatewood Park, Cartersville. Handmade crafts, arrowhead and spear point making, bow and arrow crafting, fire building, hide tanning, food. northgeorgiaknapin.yolasite. com. (770) 304-8760. Ladies Night Out: Little Black Dress Party, April 25, Georgia Winery, Ringgold. Wine and cheese pairings, live music, photo booth, food, door prizes and more. georgia wines.com. (706) 937-9463. Counterpoint Music & Arts Festival, April 25-27, Kingston Downs, Rome. Three10 Living History Day, April 5, Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center, Mountain City. Area families and craftsfolk bring to life the skills and trades of 19th-century Southern Appalachia. bit.ly/1cPBoy3. (706) 746-5828. Tallulah Falls Bluegrass on the Square, April 5, 12, 19, 26, Tallulah Falls Opry on Main Street, Tallulah Falls. Live bluegrass music, bonfire with marshmallows and hot dogs. explorerabun.com. (706) 212-0241. Hart County Botanical Garden Plant Sale, April 11-12, Hart Botanical Garden, Hartwell. Ornamental shrubs, perennials, native azaleas, hostas, annuals and herbs, Master Gardeners on hand. hartcogardens. org. (706) 201-5497. 26th Annual Cabbage Patch Kids Magical Easter Eggstravaganza, April 12, BabyLand General, Cleveland. Breakfast with the Easter bunny, parade, egg hunt, bonnet contest. cabbagepatchkids.com. (706) 865-2171. More online at www.georgiamagazine.org PAul ShoFFner Today's West! through April 13, Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville. Special exhibition of more than 60 contemporary masterworks from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. boothmuseum.org. (770) 387-1300. "Murder in Black & White," April 4-5, The Rock Gym, Elberton. Murder mystery dinner theatre with audience participation. savannahriverproductions.org. (706) 376-7397. 8th Annual Georgia String Band Festival, April 25-26, Harris Arts Center, Calhoun. Traditional oldtime fiddle, banjo, string band, singing and buck dancing competitions. Held in conjunction with the BBQ, Boogie & Blues barbecue competition. harrisartscenter.com/string-band-festival. (706) 629-2599. GEORGIA MAGAZINE http://www.helenga.org http://www.tallulahfest.com http://www.masterpiecemixers.com http://www.hart-chamber.org http://www.hart-chamber.org http://www.townofmtairy.com http://www.roystondda.com http://www.hart-chamber.org http://www.hart-chamber.org http://www.mainstreettoccoa.com http://www.counterpointfestival.com http://shieldsethridgefarminc.com/ http://humanesocietyofblueridge.org http://www.blueridgewritersconference.com http://www.blueridgewritersconference.com http://www.chattanoogadollclub.com http://www.chattanoogadollclub.com http://www.savannahriverproductions.org http://www.boothmuseum.org http://bit.ly/1cPBoy3 http://www.lungevity.org/blueridge http://www.lungevity.org/blueridge http://www.explorerabun.com http://www.northgeorgiaknapin.yolasite.com http://www.northgeorgiaknapin.yolasite.com http://www.hartcogardens.org http://www.hartcogardens.org http://www.georgiawines.com http://www.georgiawines.com http://www.harrisartscenter.com/string-band-festival http://www.cabbagepatchkids.com http://www.georgiamagazine.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - April 2014

Georgia Magazine - April 2014
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Liberty Notes
Picture This?
Georgia News
Calendar of Events
Festival Guide
Georgia's Energy Outlook
Currents
Falling in love with Georgia
More on GPB and Georgia Grown
Organ donations: The gift of self
More on organ donation
A wee, whimsical place
Catch spring fever!
More on travel across the Southeast
Visiting covered bridges
Around Georgia
My Georgia
Georgia Gardens
Georgia Cooks
Second helping: More Vidalia recipes
Snapshot!
More Snapshot photos
Plant of the month
April’s online trivia contest
Georgia Grown spotlight

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