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Sacred Sounds Fridays

2nd Friday of each month; Ringgold (Northwest of Atlanta on Georgia/Tennessee border)

Sacred Sounds Fridays is a series of Gospel music concerts hosted by the Share America Foundation, Inc. Your attendance benefits its Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship Fund, which helps youth talented in the Appalachian Musical Arts.

www.shareamericafoundation.org

Contact: (706) 935-3061

Callaway Gardens School of Needle Arts

Pine Mountain (West of Macon, Georgia/ Alabama border)

This popular event draws needle workers from around the country together for a series of two-, three- and four-day classes on a variety of needle art techniques. The school also includes an exhibit of finished needle art projects, a bookstore and a boutique, which are all open to the public.

Contact: 1-800-7-NEEDLE.

Website: www.callawaygardens.com

 

Southern Gardening Symposium at Callaway Gardens

Pine Mountain (West of Macon, Georgia/ Alabama border)

Anxious to get out and garden...but it's still too cold. Participate in the 22nd annual Southern Gardening Symposium at Callaway Gardens. This three-day weekend event showcases experts in gardening in the South. Very informal and enjoyable.

Contact: (800) 225-5292

Website: www.callawaygardens.com

May-Haw

Colquitt (Georgia/Alabama/Florida border)

Be a part of their live studio audience as we welcome a brand new show in 2008. See live music performed by local musicians and new jokes and skits from the WMHAW Radio announcers and the rest of the cast.

Contact: (229) 758-5450

Website: www.swampgravy.com

History Live! Dia de Reyes (Three Kings Day)

Atlanta, Atlanta History Center

The holiday festivities don't have to end in December! Join the Atlanta History Center in January to celebrate the Hispanic holiday Dia de Reyes (Three Kings Day). Learn about this Hispanic tradition through storytelling, music, live performances and a whole lot of fun.

Contact: (404) 814-4000

Website: www.AtlantaHistoryCenter.com

 

Scottish Night at the Classic Center: Robert Burns Dinner

Athens

Enjoy a fun-filled evening of traditional Scottish fare, spirited toasts and odes, the highland bagpipes, live Scottish music, and dancing celebrating Scotland's favorite bard, Robert Burns.

Contact: (706) 357-4444

Website: www.thistleandkudzu.net

 

 

History Live! Chinese New Year

Atlanta

Celebrate this popular Chinese holiday with traditional music, dance and other activities. Learn about the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac as you help to celebrate the new year of the rat.

Contact: (404) 814-4116

Website: www.AtlantaHistoryCenter.com.

 

Callaway Gardens Family Fitness Series Marathon

Pine Mountain(West of Macon, Georgia/ Alabama border)

A 5K is offered before the event. Pre-registration is required and can be done at their website.

Contact: Dave Johnson Enterprises, (770) 565-5208

Website: www.active.com

Twilight Toasts in the Garden

Athens

Peggy Herrman, owner of Orchid Ladies (OrchidLadies.com), will be on hand with some of her beautiful orchids to answer questions and advise you on selecting orchids for your home. Twilight Toasts also includes wine tasting and live music.

Contact: (706) 542-1244

Website: http://www.uga.edu/botgarden