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EVENTS Calendar
across from the Cotton Fairgrounds, Gay. More
than 70 arts and crafts vendors. (706) 616-5774.
bit.ly/whalyfr.
SAM Shortline Presidential Flyer, May 6, 13,
27, Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele. Train
ride to explore former President Jimmy Carter's
hometown of Plains and his boyhood home in
Archery. (229) 276-0755. samshortline.com.
Women on Paper: Reunion, May 10-June 29,
Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Augusta. Works by
seven female artists and painters; opening
reception May 9. (706) 826-4700. bit.ly/sacrdht.
" Tinkerbell, " May 11-14, Warrenton Cultural
Center, Warrenton. Children's production tells
the Peter Pan story from the fairy's perspective.
(706) 465-9604. areachildrenstheatre.org.
16th Annual Picnic in the Garden, May 13,
Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange. Bring a picnic
lunch and celebrate Mother's Day with music,
storytelling, pony rides, yard games.
(706) 882-3242. hillsanddales.org.
Beethoven & The Scottish, May 13, RiverCenter
for the Performing Arts, Columbus. The
Columbus Symphony Orchestra performs
Beethoven's " Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major "
and Mendelssohn's " Symphony No. 3 in A Minor
'The Scottish,' " with guest pianist Claire Huangci.
(706) 256-3612. csoga.org.
for King + Country, May 13, Macon Coliseum,
Macon. Christian pop duo and Dove Awardwinning
brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone
perform. (478) 803-1593. maconcentreplex.org.
Madison in May 5K/10K Road Race, May 13,
historic district, Madison. 5K and 10K road races
to benefit Morgan County Young Life.
(706) 342-1251. madisonga.com.
Music at the Morris: Jeremy Kiran Fernandes,
May 14, Morris Museum of Art, Augusta.
Athens-based multi-instrumentalist plays
original compositions for guitar. (706) 724-7501.
themorris.org.
The Beach Boys, May 18, City Auditorium,
Macon. America's original beach-music band
celebrates 60 years of performing.
(478) 803-1593. maconcentreplex.org.
6th Annual Downtown Days, May 20,
downtown, Warrenton. Vendors, food, family
activities. (706) 465-9604. warrencountyga.com.
Art of the Garden Tour, May 20, various
locations, Jackson and Butts counties. Tour five
private gardens and see artists' work displayed
in the gardens. (770) 715-9352.
jacksonartscouncil.com.
Thunder Over Evans, May 20, Evans Towne
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Public Train Rides, May 20, Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers. The North Georgia Live
Steamers railroad club hosts rides on miniature trains along a scenic route. (470) 207-5025.
bit.ly/nglives.
Center Park, Evans. Celebrate members of the
armed forces with veterans procession, musical
entertainment, food and fireworks.
thunderoverevans.com.
■ South Georgia
Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis, May 4,
Georgia Southern University Performing Arts
Center, Statesboro. Comedy ensues when 20
audience volunteers are brought on stage by
improv comedian Colin Mochrie and hypnotist
Asad Mecci. (912) 478-7999. bit.ly/gspac.
92nd Annual May Day Festival, May 6, downtown,
Arlington. Parade, beauty pageant, arts,
crafts, gospel music, children's activities.
(229) 725-4276. bit.ly/armayday.
Legend Music Festival, May 6, Ritz
Amphitheater, Thomasville. Bands, food trucks,
silent auction to benefit the Levi Knop Memorial
Scholarship. (229) 224-0923. livelikelevi.org.
Big Poppa and The Shuffle Brothers, May 13,
Popes Museum, Ochlocknee. Band plays blues,
pop, classic rock; plus food trucks.
(229) 307-0037. popesmuseum.org.
World Migratory Bird Day Hike, May 13,
Stephen C. Foster State Park, Fargo. Join a
ranger-led hike and learn how the Okefenokee
National Wildlife Refuge supports conservation
by providing habitats for birds. (912) 637-5274.
bit.ly/gspstph.
Buzz Over for World Bee Day, May 20,
Kolomoki Mounds State Park, Blakely. Learn
about the importance of bees and get hands-on
lessons about bee suits and beehives.
(229) 724-2150. bit.ly/gspkmsp.
The Hushpuppies Band, May 20, Averitt Center
for the Arts, Statesboro. Rock 'n' roll and country
music group performs to benefit people with
disabilities. (912) 212-2787. bit.ly/avrtctr.
■ Coastal Georgia
" Young Frankenstein, " May 5-7, 11-14, 18-21,
Casino Theater, St. Simons Island. The Island
Players perform Mel Brooks' musical about the
grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein.
(912) 638-0338. theislandplayers.com.
Spring Concert, May 8, Brunswick High School
Auditorium, Brunswick. The Coastal Symphony
of Georgia performs works by Sarah Kirkland
Snider, Giovanni Bottesini and Dmitri
Shostakovich. (912) 634-2006. bit.ly/coastsymp.
Blessing of the Fleet, May 13, Mary Ross
Waterfront Park, Brunswick. Arts, crafts, music,
children's activities and decorated shrimp boats.
(912) 265-4032. brunswickga.org.
War of Jenkins' Ear, May 20, Wormsloe State
Historic Site, Savannah. Watch military drills,
build a box fort and learn about Georgia's role in
the 1739-48 war between Britain and Spain.
(912) 353-3023. bit.ly/gspwrms.
Memorial Day Commemoration, May 27, Fort
Morris State Historic Site & Museum, Midway.
Revolutionary War soldier talks, musket and
cannon demonstrations. (912) 884-5999.
bit.ly/gspftmo.
Taps at Twilight, May 29, Neptune Park,
St. Simons Island. Patriotic music by the Golden
Isles Community Band, the Celebration Singers
Youth Choir from Tucker, an honor guard,
wreath presentation and guest speaker to honor
the men and women of all branches of the
military. (912) 638-9014. goldenisles.com.
Events for the August 2023 issue are
due by May 15.
Email calendar@georgiaemc.com. See more
event listings at georgiamagazine.org.
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