Georgia Magazine - December 2011 - (Page 12)

Rainy Day in ThE PaRk, Ca. 1975, by STEFFan ThoMaS © STaR, LPoFGa Our Confederate Heritage 1861: Part III, Dec. 10, Robert Toombs House Historic Site, Washington. Program shows Gen. Toombs’ role in Confederate government. (706) 678-2226. New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, Flat Creek Lodge, Swainsboro. Party in the new year with dinner and dancing. (478) 237-3474. Christmas on the Pond, Dec. 17, General Coffee State Park, Nicholls. Fun for all with Santa, stories, hayrides and a marshmallow roast. (912) 384-7082. GEORGIA’S COAST Mistletoe Market Exhibit, through Dec. 31, Visual Arts Center, St. Simons. Miniature houses, full-size carousel animals and ornaments. glynnart.org. (912) 638-8770. Kingsland Christmas Tree Lighting and Downtown Open House, Dec. 1, Kingsland City Hall, Kingsland. Photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, complimentary refreshments, carolers. visitkingsland.com. (912) 729-2848. The Ruth Moody Band, Dec. 3, Lucas Theatre, Savannah. Hear Ruth Moody, best known for her work with The Wailin’ Jennys. lucastheatre.com. (912) 525-5040. Tour of Homes and Churches, Dec. 3, Woodbine City Hall, Woodbine. See lights and decorations on homes and churches in Woodbine. woodbinegeorgia.net. (912) 576-3211. Holiday Tour of Homes, Dec. 4, Richmond Hill Historical Society Museum, Richmond Hill. See decorated homes, churches, barbershops, other historical places. rich mondhillga.com. (912) 756-3697. Pembroke Christmas Festival, Dec. 10, Pembroke. Parade, crafts, food, entertainment, car and motorcycle show. bryanex tension.org. (912) 653-2231. “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Dec. 16-17, Theatre by the Trax, St. Marys. Live performance of an enchanting family musical. stmaryslittletheatre.com. (912) 729-1103. “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 16-18, Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick. Mayor Bryan Thompson as Scrooge in this 10th anniversary production of Dickens’ classic. golden islesarts.org. (912) 262-6934. New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Dec. 31, Tybee Pier, Tybee Island. Ring in the new year at the beach! tybeevisit.com. (912) 786-5444. Polar Plunge, Jan. 1, Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion, Tybee Island. Plunge into icy Atlantic waters to raise funds for Tybee Post Theater. tybeetyme.com. (912) 667-8702. PLANTATION TRACE Christmas on the River, Dec. 1, Earle May Boat Basin, Bainbridge. Marshmallow roasts, lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa. bain bridgecity.com. (229) 243-8555. ’Scapes, through Feb. 18, Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, Madison. Check out an exhibition of landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes by Steffan Thomas. mmcc-arts. org. (877) 233-0598. Beekeeping for Beginners, Dec. 10, State Botanical Garden, Athens. Learn fundamentals of beekeeping. uga.edu/botgarden. (706) 542-6156. Holiday Spirits Museum Mile Tour, Dec. 10, Ware-Lyndon House, Athens. Imagine Christmases past in antebellum Athens through this tour. visitathensga.com. (706) 208-8687. Holiday Celebration of Song, Dec. 18, Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, Madison. Concert features Morgan County’s talented performers. mmcc-arts.org. (706) 342-4743. “Southern Hospitality,” Dec. 1-4, 8-10, Theatre Guild Valdosta, Valdosta. Sisters try to save town of Fayro, Texas, with hilarious results. theatreguildvaldosta.com. (229) 506-0831. Holiday Shopping, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, downtown, Thomasville. Shops and restaurants open late with specials, entertainment. downtownthomasville.com. (229) 227-7020. “Alice in Wonderland,” Dec. 2-4, Municipal Auditorium, Albany. Presented by Ballet Theatre South. ballettheatresouth.org. (229) 869-3698. 47th Fall Camellia Show, Dec. 3, First UMC, Valdosta. (229) 460-5922. Victorian Christmas, Dec. 8-9, downtown, Thomasville. Go back in time to the 1890s when life was simple and Christmas spirit reigned. downtownthomasville.com. (229) 227-7020. Plantation Family Christmas, Dec. 10-11, Pebble Hill Plantation, Thomasville. Glorious decorations in the main house and on the grounds. pebblehill.com. (229) 226-2344. CLASSIC SOUTH Christmas at the Brown House, through Dec. 1, Sandersville. Walk through the house where Union Gen. W.T. Sherman made his headquarters. (478) 552-1965. Snowing on the Square, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Washington. Experience a winter wonderland of holiday excitement. washington wilkes.org. (706) 678-5111. Festival Off Main, Dec. 3, Main Street, Thomson. An arts and crafts festival, Depot Dash 5K run/walk and breakfast with Santa. (706) 597-1000. Olde Lincoln, Dec. 3, Main Street, Lincolnton. Holiday festival with food, live entertainment, parades, tree lighting, street dance and Santa. (706) 359-7970. “Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols,” Dec. 6, Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Augusta. Annual event features Augusta Collegium Musicum. sacredheartaugusta. org. (706) 826-4700. Christmas Tour of Homes, Dec. 9-10, Washington. Best and brightest of local neighborhood light shows and decorations. historyofwilkes.org. (706) 678-5001. A Servant’s Christmas, Dec. 9-10, Hickory Hill, Thomson. Experience Christmas past from the perspective of the servant staff. (706) 595-7777. Christmas in the Heart of Downtown Harlem, Dec. 10, downtown, Harlem. Parade, 100 vendors, local merchants, live entertainment, rides for the kids. (706) 556-0043. 12 MAGNOLIA MIDLANDS Festival of Trees, through Jan. 6, Treutlen County Library, Soperton. Merchants, businesses, organizations decorate more than 30 trees. ocrl.org. (912) 529-6683. Christmas Extravaganza, Dec. 1, downtown, Sylvania. Parade, pictures with Santa, tree lighting, live entertainment and shopping. screvencounty.com. (912) 564-7878. Club Mud Exhibition and Sale, Dec. 8-10, Georgia Southern University Ceramics Studio, Statesboro. Georgia Southern’s finest ceramics made by students. georgiasouth ern.edu. (912) 478-4636. GSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony, Dec. 9, Georgia Southern University Foy Building, Statesboro. georgia southern.edu. (912) 478-4636. “It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Show,” Dec. 16, Averitt Center for the Arts, Statesboro. Holiday classic comes to life. averittcenter forthearts.org. (912) 489-1869. More online at www.georgiamagazine.org web exclusive Visit georgiamagazine.org for more listings or to post an event. Event details and costs subject to change; please verify before attending. Event listings subject web exclusive to space availability. Events for the March 2012 issue are due by Jan. 1, 2012 Email calendar@georgiaemc.com. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - December 2011

Georgia Magazine - December 2011
Contents
Viewpoint
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Georgia News
Picture This?
Calendar of Events
Currents
Magical Nights, Holiday Lights
Between the Covers
Around Georgia
My Georgia
Georgia Cooks
Snapshot

Georgia Magazine - December 2011