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February 2012
Feb. 4 Father/Daughter Valentine Dance presented
at Lake Lanier Islands, 6-8 p.m. and 9-11 p.m. by Kiwanis of North
Gwinnett and Lake Lanier Islands, The Grand Hall, 7000 Holiday Road.
Admission: $40/couple, $10 additional ticket. Info:
www.northgwinnettkiwanis.com
Feb. 14-19, 21-25 The Grapes of Wrath,
presented by Gainesville Theater Alliance at Hosch Theater at Brenau
University in Gainesville. Admission: $16-18, adults; $14-16,
seniors; $10-12, students. Info:
www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org
Feb. 9 Whose Whoooo is Whose, 5:30-7 p.m., a
discussion by wildlife experts on adaptations of owls, and how to
identify the native species, held at Dahlonega Gold Museum, 1 Public
Square, Dahlonega. Admission: $6 adults, $5.50 seniors, $3.50
children. Info: 706-864-2257.
Feb. 17-19, 20-25 25th Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee, 7:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. matinee, presented by
Gainesville Theatre Alliance at the Ed Cabell Theatre at Gainesville
State College, Oakwood. Info: 678-717-3624;
www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org
Feb. 21 Monet, Manet and Merlot, a social art
event on Impressionism held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Gallerie 110, 224
Main St., Gainesville. Free. Info: 678-936-5153;
www.gallerie110.com
Feb. 21, 23 & 24 13th Daddy Daughter Dances,
Princess Ball, presented by the Gainesville Park and Recreation,
5:30-8 p.m. at the Gainesville Civic Center, are for grades 6 & up
(Feb. 21), grades 3-5 (Feb. 23) and pre-k-2nd grade (Feb. 24).
Admission: $20 per person; $5 discount for additional child. Info:
770-531-2680;
www.gainesville.org/recreation
Mar. 23-25 Alice in Wonderland, performed by
the Gainesville Ballet Co. at Pearce Auditorium at Brenau
University. Info:
www.gainesvilleballet.org
Mar. 31 Easter Bone Hunt held 11 a.m. to noon at
Laurel Bark Park. Bring your dog(s) to hunt for treat-filled eggs.
Admission: $5 per dog. Info: 770-535-8280.
Thru Mar. 4 The Color Red, exhibits work by
Harry Shulbert at Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga.
255 N. Sautee Nacoochee. Info: 706-878-3300;
www.snca.org
Thru Mar. 8 Lincoln: The Constitution and the
Civil War, a traveling exhibit at the Library Technology Center at
North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega. Info:
libguides.northgeorgia.edu/Lincoln
Thru April 1 Petticoats and Slide Rules, a
historical exhibit that celebrates womens technological
achievements, personal experiences and equal rights struggles at
Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Dr.,
Buford. Free. Info:
www.gwinnettehc.org
Thru May 6 Wildlife Rescue exhibit at Fernbank
Museum of Natural History shares stories of animal rescues. Through
interactive elements, visitors step into rescue efforts and learn
the innovative science involved. Admission: $17.50 adults, $16.50
students and seniors, $15.50 ages 3-12, free to members and ages 2
and younger. Info: 404-929-6300;
www.fernbankmuseum.org
Thru June 1
Abstracts by Ferdinand Rosa displayed at Adams Restaurant and
Piano Bar, 15. E. Main St., Buford. Info: 678-745-0379;
ferdinandrosa.carbonmade.com
Chateau Elan
Winery & Resort
Info:
www.chateauelanatlanta.com
Cumming
Playhouse
Feb. 2-26 The Dixie Swim Club presented by Gypsy
Theatre Co.
Feb. 10 The Dixie Swim Club Authors Night
Mar. 3 The North Georgia Barbershop Singers
Mar. 4 Peppino DAgostino and Carlos Reyes in
concert
Mar. 8-11 Ozark Jubilee
Mar. 16-18 Summerwind
Mar. 24 Mountain Music and Medicine Show
Info: 770-781-9178;
www.playhousecumming.com.
Show times are 8 p.m.; 3 p.m. Sunday matinee, unless otherwise
noted.
Elachee Nature Center
1st Saturday Hikes Monthly except January and
August, the first Saturday of the month, held 10-11:30 a.m. Learn
about local native plants and animals. This monthly hike is a great
way to explore the Chicopee Woods with an experienced guide. The
program fee also includes admission to the museum exhibitions.
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
Mar. 1-3 2012 Big Band Show, presented in the Ed
Cabell Theatre, CE Building, at 7:30 p.m. (Mar. 1-2) and 9:30 p.m.
(Mar. 3), featuring the GSC Jazz Band, Jazz Combo and Chorale
directed by Dr. Andrew Santander and Bruce Sellers and accompanied
by Dr. Joanna Kim Doyle.
Info:
(770) 717-3639;
www.gsc.edu
Georgia Mountain Fair
Feb. 11 Willie Nelson, 7 p.m. Tickets are $47.
Mar. 15 Jeremy Camp, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20.
Info:
(706) 896-4191;
www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.
Interactive
Neighborhood Kids
Feb. 1-3 Snow Craft Week, enjoy arts & crafts
about snow.
Feb. 6-10 Valentines Day Craft Week, make
valentines.
Feb. 13-17 Giraffe Craft Week, learn about these
tall animals and create one.
Feb. 20-24 Presidents Day Craft Week, learn
about our presidents and create presidential crafts.
Feb. 27-29 Dental Health Craft Week, arts and
crafts about dental hygiene.
Mar. 5-9 Lion Craft Week, make fun lion crafts
and learn about king of jungle.
Mar. 12-16 St.
Patricks Day Craft Week, make green crafts to celebrateThe 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
Info:
770 945-8787;
www.lakelanierislands.com.
North Atlanta Trade Center
Feb. 18-19 Atlantas Exotic Bird Fair
Feb. 24 Universal Championship Wrestling
Mar. 9-11 The Woodworking Show
Mar. 18 Georgia Beauty Supply Trade Show
Info:
770 279-9899,
www.northatlantatradecenter.com.
Northeast Georgia History Center
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Tues.-Sat., unless otherwise noted. Admission: $5 adults, $4 ages
65+, $3 students 18 and under, free under age 6, unless otherwise
noted.
Info:
www.negahc.org
Piedmont College
Feb. 3 Athens Guitar Trio, recognized as one of
the most expressive chamber ensembles, performs at 7:30 p.m. in the
Piedmont College Chapel. Info: 706-778-8500.
Feb. 16-19 A Little Night Music, Stephen
Sondheim musical performed at 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinee (Feb. 19).
Admission: $10, adults; $5 for students and seniors.
Feb. 23-Mar. 31
Scott Stephens Art Show, an exhibition of print making, at the
Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, across of Piedmont College in
downtown Demorest. Reception held 6-7 p.m., Feb. 23. Info:
706-778-8500, ext. 1307.
Events held in Piedmont College chapel in Demorest,
unless otherwise noted. Times: 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $5
students, children and seniors, unless otherwise noted.
Info:
www.piedmont.edu
Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Thru Feb. 19 A Taste, Tannery Row Artist
Colony; Winter Juried Show, the Georgia Art League; Threads of
Time, Tommye Scanlin; and Moments of Color, Linda Dragonette.
Mar. 1, 3 Gala Preview (Mar. 1), 34th Annual Gala
Live and Silent Art Auction (Mar. 3).
Info:
770-536-2575;
www.quinlanartscenter.org.
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