January 2008 Calendar

COMPILED BY JEMILLAH GAYLE WITH JENNIFER HEWETT

Battle of the bands

It’s that time again! America’s top Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) are at it again. This year marks the 6th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands at the Georgia Dome on January 26 in Atlanta. The 10 bands, selected from the 42 participating HBSU bands will showcase their school talent with a variety of music, marching and playing styles. 

More than 2,000 HBCU student-musicians will be featured in this unique showcase. All 42 participating schools will receive $1,000 grants for their participation. The 10 nominated bands to participate in the Invitational Showcase will each receive an additional $10,000 grant for their school music programs.

For more information on the Honda Battle of the Bands, visit www.hondabattleofthebands.com.

—Jemillah Gayle

Community Events Calendar

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HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY

Enchanted Garden of Lights, through Jan. 5, Lookout Mountain, Rock City. Light extravaganza with twinkling holiday scenes. www.seerockcity.com. (800) 854-0675.

21st Century Regionalists: Art of the New West, through April 13, Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville. Featuring works by a dozen artists with a distinctive regional style. www.boothmuseum.org. (770) 387-1300.

The Lovell Sisters in Concert, Jan. 19, Harris Art Center, Calhoun. Hometown gals, The Lovell Sisters, kick off their national tour of country, folk and contemporary acoustic music. www.lovellsisters.com. (706) 629-2599.

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS

Polar Bear Swim, Jan. 1, Lake Lanier Olympic Center, Gainesville. Watch as brave individuals take a plunge into icy Lake Lanier. www.lckc.org. (770) 287-7888.

5K Midnight Stroll, Jan. 4, Elbert Theatre, Elberton. Run or walk to the Granite Bowl, plus refreshments and more. www.elbertga.com. (706) 283-5651.

National Wild Turkey Federation State Convention, Jan. 12, Unicoi State Park, Helen. Exhibits, calling contests and more all dealing with turkey hunting. (800) 573-9659, ext. 305.

Annual Mid-Winter Gospel Jubilee, Jan. 19, Georgia Mountains Center, Gainesville. Family gospel music concert, plus refreshments, activities and more. (800) 654-0810.

ATLANTA METRO

Alice’s Wonderland, through Jan. 13, Imagine It! Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Atlanta. An interactive exhibit with many hands-on activities to explore. www.imagineit-cma.org. (404) 659-5437.

Movies with a Mission, Jan. 3, Apex Museum, Atlanta. Short film showcase explores hardships faced by Katrina evacuees and more. www.sankofaspirit. (770) 234-5890.

Tree Climbing Rendezvous, Jan. 5, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge. Tree climbing adventure using ropes and harnesses. www.georgiastateparks. (770) 389-7801.

Concert: Lyra String Quartet, Jan. 6, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Atlanta. A spectacular evening of chamber music featuring artist Christopher French. www.lyraquartet.org. (404) 872-5338. 

Panola Walking Club, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge. Walk through a serene forest trail past a stream and singing birds. (770) 389-7801.

Open Mic Poetry Reading, Jan. 9, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Atlanta. Amateur and professional poets perform their original works. www.callanwolde.org. (404) 872-5338.

46th Atlanta Boat Show, Jan. 9-13, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. A boat-lover’s paradise, featuring a variety of boats and personal watercraft, marine electronics, boating accessories, and more. www.atlantaboatshow.com. (770) 951-2500.

“Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies,” Jan. 9-Feb. 10, Alliance Theatre, Atlanta. Musical jazz extravaganza featuring Duke Ellington’s music. www.alliancetheatre.org. (404) 733-5000.

Basic Fly Fishing Clinic, Jan. 12, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge. Two-hour clinic covers equipment, knot tying, casting, safety and more. Also, Youth Basic Fly Fishing Clinic, Jan. 26. (770) 389-7801.

Vega String Quartet, Jan. 18, Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, Atlanta. Free noontime concert. (404) 727-5050.

“Postmortem,” Jan. 18-19, 25-26, Feb. 1-2, St. James Episcopal Church, Marietta. A mystery-thriller play set in 1922, by Ken Ludwig. (770) 218-9669.

Danish Film Festival, Jan. 18-27, High Museum of Art, Atlanta. View five award-winning Danish films. www.high.org. (404) 733-4570.

Chinese New Year Celebration, Jan. 27, Atlanta History Center, Atlanta. Celebrate the year of the rat with music, dance and more. (404) 814-4000.

Southeastern Flower Show, Jan. 30-Feb. 3, Georiga World Congress Center, Atlanta. Extravagant indoor gardens, plus workshops on floral design, horticuluture, landscaping and more. www.flowershow.org. (404) 351-1074.

HISTORIC HEARTLAND

Helena Ogden Campbell Contemporary Art Collection, through Jan. 31, Wesleyan College, Macon. Campbell’s own paintings, drawings and artwork, plus others from her collection are featured. (478) 757-5137.

Benny Andrews: The John Lewis Series, through April 13, Tubman African American Museum, Macon. Exhibition featuring paintings and drawings depicting the life of U.S. Congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis. (478) 743-8544.

Otis Redding: I’ve Got Dreams to Remember, through Sept. 30, Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Macon. Exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of singer/songwriter Otis Redding. www.georgiamusic.org. (888) 427-6257.

Along the Ocmulgee, Jan. 1-13, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon. Explore the nature of the Ocmulgee River and the role it plays in Macon’s success. (478) 477-3232.

Winter Pig Classic Show, Jan. 4-5, Perry. Showcasing more than 800 different pigs from the Southeast. (229) 254-3886.

U.S. Team Roping Championships, Jan. 4-6, Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry. Top competitors showcase their fast-paced rodeo roping skills. (386) 546-3210.

Hopes and Dreams Prom Fashion Show, Jan. 5, Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry. Features 2008 prom designs, door prizes and more. (478) 333-3168.

Sidney’s Salons, Jan. 8, Sidney Lanier Cottage, Macon. Enjoy the best in local writers, poets, singers, musician and more. (478) 743-3851.

The Art of Macon Comics Exhibit, Jan. 11-March 16, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon. Featuring three of Macon’s own internationally known comic book artists: Tony Harris, Craig Hamilton and Ray Snyder. www.masmacon.com. (478) 477-3232.

Exotic Bird Show and Sale, Jan. 12-13, Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry. Expo featuring bird shows and seminars. www.edusoa.org. (407) 855-3367.

Devotional Prints from Germany and the Netherlands, Jan. 16-March. 16, Georgia Museum of Art, Athens. More than 60 religious-themed prints from Europe from the 15th through the 20th centuries. www.uga.edu/gamuseum. (706) 542-4662.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 21, Tubman African American Museum, Macon. Holiday observance march of the late Martin Luther King Jr., and more. www.tubmanmuseum.com. (478) 743-8544.

NJSA Southeast Regional Swine Show, Jan. 24-27, Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry. Swine exhibit showcasing many different breeds from across the Southeast. www.nationalswine.com. (765) 463-3594.

Gullah/Geechee: An Enduring Culture, Jan. 25-May 4, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon. Experience the legacy of Gullah and Geechee people, their culture, language and survival. (478) 477-3232.

New Discoveries in Georgia Painted Furniture, Jan. 26-April 27, Georgia Museum of Art, Athens. View extraordinary examples of painted furniture from 19th century Georgians. (706) 542-4662.

CLASSIC SOUTH

Covering Time with Quilts and Coverlets, through Feb. 29, Washington Historical Museum, Washington. Exhibit of 19th-century quilts from Wilkes County. www.washingtongeorgia.net. (706) 678-2105.

Stupendous! Saturday: Good Eats, Jan. 12, Morris Museum of Art, Augusta. Join storyteller Andy Offutt Irwin as he shares tales about crickets, jelly and traveling. www.themorris.org. (706) 724-7501.

Terra Cognita Contemporary Art Lecture Series, Jan. 17, Morris Museum of Art, Augusta. Artist Anita Huffington talks about her stone and bronze figural creations. (706) 724-7501.

28th Annual Augusta Futurity, Jan. 17-26, Augusta. Featuring cutting competitions, bull riding, family fun fest, a country dance and more. www.augustafuturity.com (706) 823-3417.

Music at the Morris, Jan. 27, Morris Museum of Art, Augusta. Pianist Josef Patchen plays works by well-known composers. (706) 724-7501.

PRESIDENTIAL PATHWAYS

Windows of Heaven: Russian Icons from the Collection of Daniel R. Bibb, through Feb. 16, LaGrange Art Museum, Lagrange. Featuring paintings of religious art and ornate images from the collection of Atlantan Daniel Bibb. (706) 882-3267.

Willie Nelson in Concert, Jan. 5, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus. This country music legend performs favorite songs from the past decades. www.rivercenter.org. (706) 256-3612.

Winter Wonderland Walk, Jan. 12, Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin. Amazing views of the canyon without the shelter of foliage. (229) 838-6202.

22nd Annual Southern Gardening Symposium, Jan. 18-20, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain. Explore the gardening world, plus book signings, creative workshops and Q&A with nursery specialists. www.callawaygardens.com. (706) 663-5153.

Family Fitness Series Marathon, Jan. 27, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain. A running race through beautiful Callaway Gardens. (770) 565-5208.

MAGNOLIA MIDLANDS

Mad Scientist Laboratory, through March 16, Georgia Southern Museum, Statesboro. An adventurous experience filled with things that pop, change color, spin and more. www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/museum. (912) 681-5444.

“Dixie Divas,” Jan. 18, Emma Kelly Theater, Statesboro. Heartfelt musical performed by local Southern girl band. www.averittcenterforthearts.org. (912) 212-2787.

“Julius Caesar,” Jan. 19, GSU Performing Arts Center, Statesboro. Shakespeare’s epic story of the rise and fall of one of the world’s notorious leaders. www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/pac. (912) 486-7999.

“Annie,” Jan. 24, GSU Performing Arts Center, Statesboro. Family favorite tale of a little orphan named Annie and her dog Sandy. (912) 486-7999.

Jose White String Quartet, Jan. 22, Hawkinsville Opera House, Hawkinsville. Enjoy the sounds of this string quartet that hails from Mexico. www.hawkinsvilleoperahouse.com. (478) 783-1884.

Going to the Gobi, Jan. 28-March 16, Georgia Southern Museum, Statesboro. Discover the Gobi desert and learn about the search for 50-million-year-old fossils. www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/museum. (912) 681-5444.

PLANTATION TRACE

Tea in Thomasville, Jan. 14, Thomasville Cultural Center, Thomasville. Lear about the city’s history from one of Thomasville’s featured citizens. www.thomasvilleculturalcenter.com. (229) 226-0588.

11th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, Jan. 19, Boston. Prayer breakfast, parade, crafts and more. www.bostonga.com. (229) 498-6743.

Chivaree—A Family Festival, Jan. 19, Pelham. Arts and crafts, 5K and 1-mile run/walk, kiddie rides, entertainment and more. (850) 926-8224.

All Saints Episcopal Bazaar, Jan. 30, Hansell Street, Thomasville. Arts and crafts, plus entertainment and refreshments. (229) 228-9242.

GEORGIA’S COAST

Philip Morsberger: The Sixties, through Jan. 6, Jepson Center for the Arts, Savannah. Featuring art from this Augusta-based painter’s early career. www.telfair.org. (912) 790-8800.

Luminist Horizons: The Art and Collection of James A. Suydam, through Jan. 8, Telfair Academy, Savannah. Featuring 92 landscape works by luminist painters. (912) 790-8800.

Island Treasures 2008, Jan. 1-Feb. 28, Jekyll Island. Search for a variety of hand-worked glass creations placed along the beach. www.jekyllisland.com. (912) 635-3636.

The Akonting and the Banjo: Musical Transplant and Adaptation, Jan. 23, The Learning Center at Senior Citizens Inc., Savannah. Senior citizens can learn about the akonting, an ancestor of the banjo. www.shipsofthesea.org. (912) 236-0363.