Georgia Magazine - May 2022 - 12

EVENTS Calendar
enjoy entertainment and food. (478) 494-6725.
bit.ly/fbshinpin.
Beyond Van Gogh, May 21-June 26, James
Brown Arena, Augusta. Multisensory, immersive,
3D experience re-creates the works of the
impressionist painter. (800) 441-0819.
vangoghaugusta.com.
■ South Georgia
First Friday Sip & Shop, May 6, downtown,
Thomasville. Shops and restaurants will have
extended hours, plus food trucks and a free
concert as acoustic band Southward Soul performs
original Southern, folk, rock, blues and
R&B tunes. (229) 228-7977. thomasvillega.com.
40th Annual May Day Festival, May 6-7,
Peachtree Park, Doerun. Parade, arts, crafts,
entertainment, barbecue cook-off.
(229) 873-0887. bit.ly/doermay.
" A Visit to Germany: Beethoven Lives
Upstairs, " May 7, Municipal Auditorium, Albany.
The Albany Symphony Orchestra tells the story
of Beethoven through correspondence and
music; attendees have a hands-on opportunity
to try out instruments before the concert.
(229) 430-8933. bit.ly/albsym.
Fishing Rodeos, May 7, 14, 21, Southern Pines
Recreational Park, Dublin. Tournaments for kids
age 12 and younger on May 7; seniors age 55
and older on May 14; and members of the armed
forces on May 21. Bring fishing pole, bait, bucket;
prizes awarded. (478) 277-5060. dlcra.org.
Naturally Southern, May 13, Turner Center Art
Park, Valdosta. Country and rock band performs.
(229) 247-2787. turnercenter.org.
16th Annual Boss Hog State Championship
Cook-Off, May 13-14, intersection of Highway
25 and Highway 56, Waynesboro. Kansas City
Barbeque Society-sanctioned competition, King
of the Wing competition, Anything Strawberry
competition, food, kids' activities, musical entertainment.
(706) 554-8100. bosshogcookoff.com.
Bon Temps Crawfish Festival, May 14, downtown,
Dublin. Street party with crawfish, arts,
crafts, music, children's rides and games.
(478) 272-2560. visitdublinga.org.
■ Coastal Georgia
The Art of William O. Golding: Hard Knocks,
Hardships and Lots of Experience, through
Aug. 28, Jepson Center, Telfair Museums,
Savannah. Works by the African American
seaman and artist who lived from 1874 to 1943.
(912) 790-8800. telfair.org.
The Piano Men, April 22, 26-27, 29, May 3-4, 6,
10-11, 13, 17-18, 20, 24-25, 27, Savannah Theatre,
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Parks After Dark: Full Moon Hike, May 15,
Wormsloe State Historic Site, Savannah. Hike
the park's maritime forest and wetlands to view
sunset and moonrise. (912) 353-3023.
bit.ly/gspwrms.
Crafts on Newcastle, May 21, Queen Square,
Brunswick. Artisans and crafters showcase
pottery, fabric, jewelry, photography.
(912) 265-4032. bit.ly/crftsnew.
Statesboro Hot Air Balloon Festival, May 14-15, Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds, Statesboro.
Tethered balloon rides, Kids' Zone, music, crafts, games, rides, balloon glow and laser show.
(678) 701-6114. bit.ly/sborohbf.
Savannah. Three pianists pay tribute to the most
famous singers and keyboardists of all time,
including Liberace, Billy Joel, Elton John, Fats
Domino and Scott Joplin. (912) 233-7764.
savannahtheatre.com.
Savannah LIVE! April 23, 28, 30, May 5, 7,
12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Savannah Theatre,
Savannah. Variety show featuring pop, Broadway,
Motown and rock 'n' roll. (912) 233-7764.
savannahtheatre.com.
Founding Mothers Afternoon Tea, May 1,
Fort McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill. Learn
about a historically significant woman while
having afternoon tea. (912) 727-2339.
bit.ly/ftmcat.
84th Annual Blessing of the Fleet, May 7,
Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick. Celebrate
the shrimping industry with fresh seafood, arts,
crafts, entertainment, water sports and the
Blessing of the Fleet procession with bagpipes.
(912) 265-4032. brunswickbotf.com.
Sister Hazel, May 12, District Live, 400 W. River
St., Savannah. Alternative rock group performs.
(912) 373-9100. bit.ly/plantriv.
War of Jenkins' Ear, May 21, Wormsloe State
Historic Site, Savannah. Learn about the 1742
conflict between Britain and Spain and what
happened to Capt. Robert Jenkins' ear.
(912) 353-3023. bit.ly/gspwrms.
Michigan Rattlers, May 27, District Live, 400 W.
River St., Savannah. Country band performs
original songs. (912) 373-9100. bit.ly/plantriv.
BWK Kids Fest, May 28, Port City Park,
Brunswick. Vendor fair features summer camps,
kid-focused organizations, information about
fun and safe summer activities. (912) 571-1827.
bit.ly/bwkkids.
Memorial Day Commemoration, May 28, Fort
McAllister State Park, Richmond Hill. Living
history interpretations, musket firing and tours
of the fort, museum and grounds.
(912) 727-2339. bit.ly/ftmcat.
Memorial Day Commemoration, May 28,
Fort Morris State Historic Site, Midway. Musket
and cannon demonstrations and soldier talks.
(912) 884-5999. bit.ly/gspftmo.
Moxie Craft Fest, May 28, Old City Hall,
Brunswick. Arts, crafts, food trucks.
moxiecraftfest.com.
Events for the August 2022 issue are
due by May 15.
Email calendar@georgiaemc.com. See more
event listings at georgiamagazine.org.
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