Author: Bill Vanderford

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Buford Community Center – Remember When Rock Was Young featuring Craig Meyer 

Date: Mar. 6

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Buford Community Center – Sylvia Beard Theatre

Description: Throughout Meyer’s career, he was repeatedly approached about his striking resemblance to Elton John and his uncanny ability to sound like the rock and roll legend. Meyer was eventually persuaded to expand his repertoire and began impersonating Sir Elton John.

Today, he is considered to be the best Elton John tribute artist in the market, whose strong vocals, striking resemblance, and amazing talent on the piano have audiences everywhere remembering when rock was young.

This musical journey celebrates the decades of chart-topping hits by Elton John, including: “Benny and the Jets,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” and “Candle in the Wind.”

Admission: $30-$35

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

The Platters

Date: March 12

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: Buford Community Center – Sylvia Beard Theatre

With classics such as “The Great Pretender,” “Only You” and their rendition of “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” The Platters became one of the greatest vocal groups of the early rock and roll era. The Platters vocal evolution continues through the crisp, vocal stylings of members Wayne Miller, Adele “DD” Galinda Martin, Kenny Williams, Lance Bernard Bryant all under the direction of Michael Larson.

The vocalists who comprise today’s touring group continue to open the hearts and minds of new generations of music consumers to the rich tradition that is The Platters.

Admission: $30-35

For more info:  BufordCommunityCenter.com

Yonah Run a Dam 5K/10K Again?, Toccoa

Challenging footraces on mixed surfaces and along the river.

Date: March 13, 2021

Time:  9/10 a.m. (Registration opens 7:45 a.m.)

Location:  3844 Yonah Dam Rd.

Cost: $30-$35.

For more information: Active.com

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Focus on Tulips, Gainesville

Learn basic phone/camera photography in classroom, photograph spring bulbs in garden.

Date: March 18, 2021

Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr.

Cost: $89, $84 members

Register by March 15

For more information: www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760.

Event: Focus on Tulips Photography Class

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Spring Farmers Market, Braselton

Date: 3rd Fridays through May

Time: 4-7 p.m.

Location: patio of Braselton Brothers Store, Davis St., Braselton, GA

For more information visit Braselton Farmers Market on Facebook (@BraseltonFarmersMarket)

Foliage Fest 5K, Jefferson

Date: March 20, 2021

Time: 9 a.m. (registration starts at 8:00 a.m.)

Location:  Jefferson City Park – 127 Memorial Dr., Jefferson, GA

Virtual option available

Cost: $25-$30

For more information: www.active.com.

Event: Foliage Fest 5K page

Back in the Day 5K, Suwanee

Date: March 20, 2021

Time: 8 a.m.

Location: North Gwinnett Church, 4973 W. Price Rd.

Cost: $25

For more information: www.active.com.

Event: Back in the Day 5K

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville

Learn how to use a telescope, view the first quarter moon, stars and constellations.

Date: March 20, 2021

Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Location: Chicopee Woods Aquatic Studies Center at Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Rd.

• Event is for adults and children age 8 and older.
• Bring flashlight and pencil.
• Telescope fee $30 for up to five family members or friend group.
• Free to Elachee members. Register in advance. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.
• Event: Stars Over Elachee

The Great Cookie Chase 5K, Dawsonville

Date: March 21, 2021

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Rd., Dawsonville, GA

Cost: $35-$40

For more information: www.fivestarntp.com

Event page: The Great Cookie Chase 5K

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Tulips in Acrylics, Gainesville

Learn color theory by painting tulips on canvas with acrylics.

Date(s): March 23 & 24, 2021

Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr.

Cost: $89, $84 members.

Register by March 19. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760.

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Tulips in Acrylics, Gainesville

Learn color theory by painting tulips on canvas with acrylics.

Date(s): March 23 & 24, 2021

Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr.

Cost: $89, $84 members.

Register by March 19. www.atlantabg.org, 404-888-4760.

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Marie T. Cochran: Notes of an Affrilachian Daughter in the Time of COVID-19

Dates: Feb 25 – Mar 25

Museum hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA), 567 Georgia St., Demorest, GA 30535

Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Cochran is an artist, curator, writer, and educator. Her work highlights the historic and contemporary contributions of African Americans to Appalachian culture. In 2011, she developed the Affrilachian Art Project, using a term developed by Frank X Walker. In conjunction with her exhibition at the MSMA, Cochran will be featured as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Lillian E. Smith Center’s bi-annual symposium on the Demorest campus.

For more information: 706-894-4201, 706-778-8500 x1011, Piedmont College – MSMA

Underwater Easter Egg Hunt, Gainesville

Swim in a warm pool with the Easter Bunny, dive for eggs, various times for different ages.

Date: March 27, 2021

Time: 12:30-4:15 p.m.

Location: Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, 1545 Community Way

Cost: $4.

Register by March 22

For more information: www.gainesville.org/recreation, 770-533-5850

Quinlan’s 43rd Annual Fine Art Auction Gala 2021 – Exhibit & Silent Auction (online & in-person)

Date:

Gala 2021 Virtual Live Auction Evening – Saturday, Mar. 27,

Exhibit & Silent Auction (online & in-person) Mar 15 -Mar 27

Time: call or visit website for details

Location: Online – a Virtual Live Auction with Auctioneer Doug Carter.

For more info: QuinlanArtsCenter.org, 770-536-2575