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Calendar - September 2010

• Sept. 2-4 – “Shorts in Dahlonega,” presented by The Green Mountain Theatre Co. at the Holly Theatre lower level includes one-act plays. Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $12, adults; $10, students and seniors. Info: 706-864-3759.

• Sept. 4 – “Forever Kings and Queens,” presented during the Banks County Holiday Festival in the town square of Homer. Time: 12:30 p.m.

• Sept. 4 – Crush Fest presented by Yonah Mountain Vineyards from noon-8 p.m featuring hand products, arts and crafts. Vineyards located at 2454-B Ga. 17, near Cleveland. Info: 678-525-6050.

• Sept. 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 – Art Show in Big Canoe, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., #901 Choctaw Village Neighborhood. Inside gate of Big Canoe. Paintings, pottery, baskets, glass, photography & metal pieces. Details: www.bigcanoe.com.

• Thru Sept. 18 – Silent Auction benefiting Challenged Child and Friends, corresponding with Art in the Square 2010 in Gainesville Square. Items up for auction include hand-decorated lamps, paintings and other works of art. Frames You-nique will host items for auction and original framed-paintings which will be displayed in Galerie 110.

• Sept. 18 – Seventh Annual Art in the Square Juried Art Show held in Gainesville Square 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Sept. 18 – Craft Fair hosted by the Rho Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority held 1-4 p.m. at Brenau University amphitheater on Prior Street in Gainesville.

• Sept. 25 – Downtown Cruise In Car Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No registration fee. Info: Bill Peck, 404-372-7032; Wayne Whitmire, 770-654-7146.

• Thru Sept. 26 – Chapel at Holiday Marina, interdenominational services in a casual outdoor setting every Sunday at 9 a.m. Also available for weddings. Info: 770-967-0464.

• Thru October – Dahlonega Artist Marketplace sponsored by the Dahlonega Arts Council, held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday in Hancock Park, corner of North Park and Warwick streets in Dahlonega. Info: dahlonegaarts@gmail.com.

• Oct. 29-30, Nov. 5-6 – “The Rocky Horror Show,” presented by the Habersham Community Theatre in Clarkesville at the historic Habersham Theatre. Time: 9:30 p.m. Admission: $16. Audience participation pack will be available for purchase. Info: 706-839-1315, or www.habershamtheater.org.

• Oct. 6 – Northeast Georgia Writers Conferences held in Gainesville at Peach State Bank, third floor, 325 Washington St. Workshops held 1-3 p.m. Speaker: Sandra Brim. Admission: Free, members; $25 preregistration required for nonmembers. No registration at the door. Info: 770-297-0680.

Brenau University

Info: 770-534-6263; gallery@brenau.edu.

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort

Chateau Elan Summer Concert Series held from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Admission: $30. The concert series features:

Sept. 5 – Swinging Medallions

Info: www.chateauelanatlanta.com.

Cumming Playhouse

• Sept. 9-25 – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

• Oct. 1-23 – MAME

• Oct. 29, 30, 31, Nov. 5 6, 7 – To Kill A Mockingbird

Info: 770-781-9178; www.playhousecumming.com. Show times are 8 p.m.; 3 p.m. Sunday matinee, unless otherwise noted.

Elachee Nature Center

• Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 – 1st Saturday Hikes held 10-11:30 a.m. Learn about local native plants and animals. Monthly hike is a great way to explore the Chicopee Woods with an experienced guide. Free for members.

• Sept. 11 – Elachee’s Snake Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. has grown to be a festival of all things reptilian along with crafts, facepainting and guided hikes to the special live animal presentations.

• Oct. 2 – Safari 2010 “Inspired by Nature” Benefit Auction Dinner held from 6-10 p.m. at Elachee will feature festive seasonal decorations, live jazz music, beverage bar, low-country boil seated dinner and silent & live auction of unique items, trips and artwork. Proceeds support Elachee’s environmental education programs & preservation work in Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. Tickets $75.

• Oct. 30 – Elachee’s Family Fall Festival features a live animal program, play games, make crafts and face painting held 2-5 p.m.

• Dec. 11 – Winter in the Woods Holiday Celebration held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. featuring hiking, holiday crafting and music.

• Spring and Fall – Stars Over Elachee held Fridays, Saturdays and/or Sundays at dusk. Learn to use a telescope and star chart to view stars, planets and constellations in the night sky. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $10, adults; $5, children through age 12; free, members. Call for dates and times.

• Spring and Fall – Backyard Conservation Workshops, Compost and Rainwater Collection instruct in recycling natural resources. Call for dates and times.

Info: 770 535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Gainesville State College

Info: (770) 717-3639; www.gsc.edu

Gainesville Symphony Orchestra

• Oct. 16 – “A Night at the Movies”

• Dec. 14 – Holiday Pops Concert

2011 Schedule

• Feb. 26 – Carnival Ball held at 7 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Country Club in Gainesville featuring a “Mardi Gras” dinner, a show and a silent auction. Admission: $75.

• Mar. 18 – Youth Person’s Concert held at 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Tickets: $5.

• Apr. 30 – “Side by Side” Fusion Concert

• July 3 – Patriotic Pops Concert held at Brenau University Amphitheatre

Info: 770-532-5727; www.gsomusic.com; All ticket prices are $8-30 and performances are held at Pearce Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Georgia Mountain Fair

• Oct. 8-16 – Georgia Mountain Fall Festival features opening day flower show with Jim Wood and The Georgia Mountain Fair Band performing at 2 p.m. and the music show with performances by Janie Fricke, John Conlee and T.G. Sheppard at 3 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Following festival days include:

Oct. 9 – Jim Wood and Crystal Gayle;
Oct. 10 – The Melody Boys Quartet, Isaacs and Mark Trammell Trio;
Oct. 11 – Connie Smith and Trees Leave;
Oct. 12 – Percy Sledge and Joe Wright;
Oct. 13 – Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives and The Hoyles;
Oct. 14 – The Tams and Showtime International;
Oct. 15 – Fiddlin’ Howard Cunningham and Appalachian Tunesmith with Quebe Sisters Band;
Oct. 16 – Finalists Fiddler’s Competition. New attractions at the festival include Live Shark Encounter, Dragonfly Copters Tours, Ertl Toy Collectible Exhibit and daily crafts and demonstrations.

Single Concerts:

Sept. 25 – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Oct. 23 – Don Williams, tickets available Sept. 10. Prices: $25, $35 plus $2 handling.

Info: (706) 896-4191; www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

Interactive Neighborhood Kids

• Sept. 1-3 – Pirate Craft Week, become a pirate and make an eye patch.

• Sept. 3, 7 – Captain Conservation visits to help learn about how to conserve water and our planet, 11 a.m.-noon.

• Sept. 7-10 – 9/11 Craft Week where heroes from 9/11 are remembered by doing patriotic crafts.

• Sept. 13-17 – Pig Craft Week, make a “crafty” pig.

• Sept. 18 – Art in the Square, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., features The Youth Artist Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in Gainesville square.

• Sept. 20-24 – World Gratitude Week featuring how to make Thank You notes for someone special.

• Sept. 27-30 – Book Craft Week featuring how to make bookmarks and your very own book.

• Oct. 4-8 – Random Acts of Kindness Craft Week, decorate “how to be kind to others” coupon books.

• Oct. 11-15 – Farm Craft Week, learn about life on the farm.

The facility is located in the Featherbone Center (formerly the Warren Featherbone building), 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. Ga.

Info: Free, with admission unless otherwise noted; 770-536-1900; www.inkfun.org.

Lake Lanier Islands Resort

• Sept. 3-5 – Live Entertainment at Sunset Cove, Rhythm & Rouge, 6-10 p.m.

• Sept. 4 – Seafood Buffet, Windows Restaurant, first Saturday of each month, 6-9 p.m.

• Sept. 11 – Brew-N-BBQ, Windows Restaurant, second Saturday of each month, starting at 6 p.m.

• Sept. 18 – Dine and Dance, Windows Restaurant, third Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legacy Lodge & Conference Center.

• Sept. 18-19 – Eric Shanteau’s Swim for Your Life, a weekend of fellowship and fun, active living and the spirit of kicking cancer to the curb benefiting Livestrong.

• Sept. 24 – Full Moon Party at Sunset Cove, music, dancing, jugglers, fireeaters, stilt walker, fireworks, 7-11 p.m.

• Oct. 18 – Nordstrom Classic benefiting Challenged Child and Friends Legacy on Lanier. Info: Gail Schneider, 770-535-8372 ext. 309.

• Oct. 1-31 – Haunted Nights of Lights, from 7-11 p.m., features a three-mile driving tour through haunted lights displays including Dracula and the Flying Bats, Giant Serpent Beast and Beast Keeper, Virtual Tunnel with 100 Flying Ghosts, Frankenstein and his bride and Leaping Goblins. The tour ends at the Haunted Village for rides, games and goodies and a Family Fun House. Admission: $20 per carload, Mon.-Thurs.; $25, Fri.-Sun.

Info: 770 945-8787; www.lakelanierislands.com.

North Atlanta Trade Center

• Sept. 11-12 – Atlanta’s Exotic Bird Fair

• Sept. 18-19 – Motorcycle Madness

• Sept. 25-26 – Down the Street Bead Show

• Sept. 25-27 – Western & English Trade Show

Info: 770 279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center

• Thru Oct. 9 – 2010 Georgia Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition of watercolor and photography displayed in “The World Around Me,” “Amalgam” and “Colors of the World” exhibits.

• Oct. 14-Dec. 4 – 63rd Annual Members Exhibition. Opening reception held Oct. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Judging the exhibition this year is Bruce Bobick, professor and chairman emeritus, Department of Art, State University of West Georgia.

Info: 770-536-2575; www.quinlanartscenter.org.