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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL Museum of Arts and Science Calendar Special to the Journal Museum hours are Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. (The Museum will be closed Monday and Tuesday for the Christmas holidays, and on Jan 1. (Admission: Adults SB, Seniors $6, Students $5, Children under 12 $4, Infants and Museum Members Free. The museum and the Mark Smith Planetarium are located at 4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon. Jan. 3, 2007 Nature Trail and Cabin Tour 11 a.m., weather permit ting See the newly restored Kingfisher Cabin and all of the native Georgia plants that are being established along the Sweet Gum Nature Trail. Free with Museum admis sion. Jan. 5, 2007 “Jack Frost and The Skies of Winter” Show Premier 4 p.m. Mark Smith Planetarium Embark on a guided tour of the winter skies with Jack Frost and his young friends. Free with Museum admis sion Jan. 6, 2007 “Dragon Skies” Show Premiers 12 p.m. Mark Smith Planetarium < Journey back to ancient China and join a young ! emperor in learning about • the night sky. Free with Museum admis -1 sion Jan. 7, 2007 “Macon Memories: 50 Years at the Museum” Georgia State Park Caiendar Special to the Journal “Ruins to Rapids” Full Moon Hike Jan. 3, 2007; 7-9 p.m. Sweetwater Creek State < Park - * Lithia Springs * This 1.5 mile guided * hike is “moderately dif ‘ ficult” and visits the 1 Civil War era tex- I tile mill ruins of New Manchester and follows the ’ lovely rapids (up to class IV) of Sweetwater ’ Creek. The hike will i continue if it is overcast but ' willbecancelledifitisraining. ' Please bring a flashlight and sturdy shoes. No children under 6 or dogs please. sl-$2 plus $3 park ing. 770-732-5871. Nocturnal Technical Tree Climb Jan. 6, 2007; 6-9 p.m. F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain Join us aloft in The Hendricks Tree (at the Group Shelter Parking Lot),a wonderful 90-ft. white oak which is our living class room. Thisnocturnal climb will include Florescent Lichen and other glowing critters of the night, stars and other night-climbing activities. We may even have our local nighttime denizen, the Barred Owl, join us. sls, ages 10 and up, plus $3 park ing. 706-663-4858. Grrrreat Deals Co you have scmethina tosses to sell and It’s under la(a p m s ~rr SSC? If, sc, call cur C9 mputer p m . /&?L classifieddent. + we’ll run it tor j days &Q fluto Paris limit I om mtuner per week . must run on 3 lines ■ Curator Tour 2 p.m. Museum of Arts and Sciences Go on a guided tour through the “Macon Memories” exhi bition and learn about the works on display. Free with Museum admis sion Jan. 11, 2007 The Louvre in Atlanta 10 a.m. Busses Depart from Museum of Arts and Sciences Travel to the High Museum of Art in Atlanta to see the “Kings as Collectors” and “The Kings Drawings” exhibition from the Louvre in Paris. View works by Rembrandt, Velazquez, Raphael, and Rubens. Members SSO, Non-mem bers S6O; Advanced registra tion required Cost includes motor coach, admission fee and audio tour, and lunch. 478-477-3232; www.mas macon.com Jan. 12, 2007 Jazz Friday 6 - 8 p.m. Museum of Arts and Sciences Featured artist: Jimmy Mills GQ Quartet Listen to some of Central Georgia’s best jazz in a smoke-free, nightclub atmo sphere. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be on sale. Make reservations for your children to have fun in the activity center by calling 477-3232 x 127. Members $5, Non-mem bers SB, Children $4 each for the activity center Jan. 12, 2007 “Art Deco and Hollywood” Exhibition State Convention of the National Wild Turkey Federation Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 Jan. 13; 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen Programs will include exhibits, calling contests, seminars, and sales of any thing dealing with the fine sport of turkey hunting. $3 parking. 800-573-9659 ext. 305. Tree Climbing Rendezvous: Open Climb Jan. 13, 2007; 1-4 p.m. F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain Tree climbing offers a natural setting which is qui eter and warmer than any man-made things, and can be adapted to any number of mindsets and physical abilities. Join us in front of the Park Office for an excit ing adventure exploring the high canopy above. For ages eight and up. $8 per person plus $3 parking. 706-663- 4858. Snakes of Georgia Jan. 13, 2007; 1--3 p.m. Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge Jason Clark of the SE Reptile Rescue Association will bring live snakes for this popular program. Register in advance. $5 plus $3 parking. 770-389-7801. Opens Museum of Arts and Sciences See how film makers, advertisers, and furniture, fashion, and jewelry design ers embraced the sleek, futuristic, stylized look of Art Deco. Jan. 19, 2007 “Art Deco and Machine Age Art” Exhibition Opens Museum of Arts and Sciences Architecture, industrial design, and stylish house hold objects ushered in a new era of technology and design. Jan. 19, 2007 “Focus on Forestry” Exhibition Opens Museum of Arts and Sciences Discover how trees are maintained to provide habi tats and harvested for useful products. Jan. 2, Jan. 16, 2007 Masterworks 4 - 5 p.m., First and third Tuesdays of each month Museum of Arts and Sciences Ages 8 - 12 Find out about famous artists, including Picasso, Monet, and Warhol, then create a work in their style. Members $25 per month, Non-members $35 per month; Advanced registra tion required 478-477-3232; www.mas macon.com Jan. 20, 2007 Backyard Astronomy Winter Session 7 - 9 p.m. Mark Smith Planetarium Participants under 12 Dulcimer Making Workshop Jan. 13, 2007; 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge - Helen Assemble, sand and fin ish an all-wood Appalachian dulcimer with dulcimer maker and musician Bob Thomason. All tools and supplies are provided. No woodworking experience is required. Register by January 3. $75 plus $3 parking. 706- 878-3087. Pine Mountain Trail Hike Jan. 15, 2007; 1 p.m. F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain Join a member of the Pine Mountain Trail Association at the Fox Den Cove Parking Lot for a guided hike on the Pine Mountain Trail. www. pinemountaintrail.org $3 parking. 706-663-4858. Art at Amicalola Jan. 20, 2007; 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville Local potters, painters, wood turners and a host of other artists will have their work on display and for sale in the lodge. This is a unique opportunity to not only admire local creations, LIFESTYLE must be accompanied by a paying adult Open to beginning sky watchers, this fun class will teach basic astronomy both in the planetarium and observatory. Members $5, Non-mem bers $10; Advanced registra tion required 478-477-3232; www.mas macon.com Weekly Activities Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2007 Polar Bear Den 10:30 - 11 a.m., Wednesdays Museum of Arts and Sciences Enjoy fun stories along with related art or science activities. Adults free with child’s Museum admission Jan. 25, 2007 (no ses sions today - Jan. 18, , 2007) Knee-High Naturalists 2 - 3 p.m., Thursdays Museum of Arts and Sciences Children are introduced to the exciting worlds of nature, science, and art. $3 per session or $lO for four sessions Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2007 “Sky Over Macon” Show 8 p.m,, Fridays (seating beings from the planetar ium’s outside doors after 7:45 p.m.) Mark Smith Planetarium Our weekly, live star talk explore the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia. but to also see how they are made. $3 parking. 706-265- 4703. 12th Ga. Living History Encampment Jan. 20, 2007; 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site - Fitzgerald Step back in time with a Civil War encampment. Guests can walk through camp and ask questions on how Confederate soldiers lived during the war.sl.so - $3. 229-831-2335. Half-Day Winter Hike Jan. 20, 2007; 9 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge Take a 4.5-hour tour and walk through pine forests, hardwood forests and river bottomland, then climb the granite mountain. Register in advance. $5 plus $3 park ing. 770-389-7801. Saturday Mountain Hike Jan. 20, 2007; 10 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge These ranger-led hikes depart from the nature cen ter and are for participants in good physical condition. Register and pay in advance. This program must have at least five hikers or it will be cancelled. $5 plus $3 park Closing Sale Od GmotJ, " Ladies Apparel and Accessories Everything Must Go 50% - 60% - 70% Off Furniture and Fixtures Also Available 913 Carroll Street • Perry SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2006 ♦ Admission by donation Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2007 Museum Observatory Open 8 - 10 p.m., Fridays, if the sky is clear Museum of Arts and Sciences Take a close up look at far away celestial objects trough a variety of telescopes. Free; Donations appreci ated January 6, 13, 20 and 27: “Dragon Skies” Show 12 p.m., Saturdays, January 6 - February 24 Mark Smith Planetarium Journey back to ancient China and join a young emperor in learning about the night sky. Free with Museum admission Daily Activities “Macon Memories: 50 Years at the Museum” Exhibition Open Daily, today - January 7, 2007 Museum of Arts and Sciences See highlights from our permanent collection that reflect the history of the Museum and the community it serves. 478-477-3232; www.mas macon.com “Santos and Retablos” Exhibition Open Daily, today - December 31 Museum of Arts and Sciences Santos and retablos are devotional art created pri marily in South America and ing. 770-389-7801. Falconry Experience Jan. 20, 2007; 2p.m. -5 p.m. Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge - Helen Teacher/Coach Buster Brown will give a presenta tion about the sport/art of To Find The Perfect: Employee $2.50 per line per day $13.00 per column inch display Line Ads Deadline: 2 days prior at 4pm Display Ads Deadline: 2 days prior at Noon CALL US AT 478-987-1823 Fax to: 478-988-9194 or email: ni colec@eva nsn ezvspapers.com Mexico. 478-477-3232; www.mas macon.com “Celebrate!” Exhibition Open Daily, today - December 31 Museum of Arts and Sciences Explore eight major holi day festivals: Hanakkuh, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Posada, Chinese New Year, Pioneer Christmas, and Victorian Christmas. 478-477-3232; www.mas macon.com “Art Deco and Hollywood” Exhibition Open Daily, January 12 - March 15, 2007 Museum of Arts and Sciences See how film makers, advertisers, and furniture, fashion, and jewelry design ers embraced the sleek, futuristic, stylized look of Art Deco. 478-477-3232; www.mas macon.com “Art Deco and Machine Age Art” Exhibition Open Daily, January 19 - April 1, 2007 Museum of Arts and Sciences Architecture, industrial design, and stylish house hold objects ushered in a new era of technology and design. 478-477-3232; www.mas macon.com “Focus on Forestry” Exhibition Open Daily, January 19 - April 22, 2007 4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon Discover how trees are maintained to provide habi tats and harvested to make useful products. falconry, including video of hunting footage with vari ous species of birds and a question/answer session. Then, go to the woods and see for yourself as Coach Brown’s red-tailed hawk hunts squirrels. Register by Jan. 14, 2007. $3 parking. 706-878-3087. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - spm Now through Dec. 29 th 3C AiQsn iii miiTi T iH