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Friday, October 27,2017
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MORGAN
Friday, Nov. 3
The Madison Artists Guild Gallery hosts a First Friday Cook-
in to celebrate the season of camping and glamping as we
gather around our faux campfire from 6 to 8 p.m. Come
and enjoy the seasonal change of color in our trees as well
as our art. We'll have camping inspired hors d'oeuvres,
wine and hot drinks. For more information call 706-342-
9360.
Monday, Nov. 4
The town of Bostwick will host its annual Cotton Gin Festival.
The event kicks off with a 5K Gin Run. The parade will take
place at 11 a.m. Wander through rows of arts and crafts
vendors, enjoy festival food fare and tour the cotton gin.
Parking is $5.
Thursday, Nov. 9
The Madison-Morgan Boys and Girls Club host its sixth an
nual Dancing with the Madison Stars. Come out and watch
locals perform before a comical cast of judges to win their
votes and yours. The event is one of the major fundraising
events for the Madison-Morgan Boys and Girls club. The
show will take place in the hall at the Madison-Morgan
Cultural Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $65. For more infor
mation visit www.mmbgc.org.
Saturday, Nov 18
Come and learn how to make Hypertufa planters from the
expert, Jim Rowland, at the MAGallery on Nov. 18 from
10 a.m. until noon. Rowland will demonstrate the process
first, then guide the students casting their own planters.
Hypertufa is a lighter-weight concrete cement, peat moss
and perlite mixture. You'll love the rustic, aged planters
that you'll make in this workshop. Wear clothes you don't
mind getting messy in. This class is suitable for adults and
children 12 or older. The class size is limited so be sure
to sign up at MAGallery. The cost is $40 per person and
all materials are included. Call 706-342-9360 for more
information.
Ongoing through Dec.30
The Magnificent Madison Show will be held at the Madison
Artists Guild Gallery, consisting of works by the artists
of the Madison Artists Guild. The works will be on dis
play Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
through Dec. 30 For more information call 706-342-9360.
Friday, Dec 1
Kick off the Christmas season at our ornament exchange at
the Madison Artists Guild Gallery on Dec. 1 from 6 to 8
p.m. Bring a hand-made ornament (whether by your hand
or not) to exchange for another hand-made ornament. It's
always fun to see what you take home. For more informa
tion call 706-342-9360.
Saturday, Dec 9
The Madison Morgan Cultural Center Hall on Foster Street
is hosting the annual Gingerbread Workshop presented by
the Madison Artists Guild on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1 to
2:30 p.m.. Returning again this year is the contest for 11 —
14 year olds for the best Gingerbread House. The winner
takes home $50. Tickets purchased in advance are $15 per
house for Guild members and $17 per house for non-Guild
members. Tickets purchased at the door are $20. For more
information call 706-342-9360.
Saturday, Dec. 9
The 36th annual Madison Christmas Rush Classic sponsored
by the Rotary Club of Morgan County will be held Saturday,
Dec. 9., including a 5K, 8K and one-mile fun run. Register
online at www.active.com or contact us at christmasrush-
classic@gmail.com for an application.
GREENE
Friday, Oct. 27
Nathanael Greene Academy will be hold its $10,000 cash
raffle on Oct. 27 during the football game against John
Hancock Academy at Rhodes Field in Siloam at 7:30 p.m.
First ticket drawn wins $500. Last ticket drawn wins
$10,000. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased at
the game.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Downtown merchants, many in costumes, will be out to offer
trick-or-treating to children 12 and under. Children must
be escorted by an adult and should begin their visit at
the Greene County Courthouse where they will receive an
official trick-or-treating bag and a snack. The event takes
place from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information visit www.
downtowngreensboroga.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 8
Greensboro Writers' Guild presents short works read by
15 Lake Country writers, including several award winning
authors. Program begins at 1:30 p.m. in The Lake Room
at "The Landing," a Reynolds community on Highway 44
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OPAS
OCONEE PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
Holiday Wishes
with Tony DeSare
December 6, 2017
Festival Hall, Greensboro
Tickets on Sale
Members: Sept. 25/Public: Oct. 2
Celebrate the Season with renowned
musician Tony DeSare.
Oconee Idol Finals
January 28, 2018
Festival Hall, Greensboro
Tickets on Sale
Members: Nov. 20 /Public: Nov. 27
Who will be the next Oconee Idol?
YOU DECIDE! Vote for your favorite
Idol LIVE at the Oconee Idol Finals.
The Texas Tenors
March 9, 2018
The Plaza Arts Center, Eatonton
Tickets on Sale
Members: Jan 3 / Public: Jan 10
Breath-taking vocals and humor mixed
with cowboy charm creates an
unforgettable show.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Anointed Dance Christmas Recital
Sunday, November 12
Show at 4:00 PM - FREE
Motion Picture Melodies *
Friday, November 17
Show at 7:00 PM -Tickets only $10
It's A Wonderful Life:
Live From WVL Radio Theater *
Tuesday, November 28
Show at 7:30 PM - Tickets $20
Christmas on the Avenue
Sunday, December 3
Shows at 4:00 and 6:30 PM - FREE
*Plaza Partners receive complimentary tickets
for these events. Call to claim yours today!
Not a Member?
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north of Publix. Those attending will receive a gift copy
of the Guild's newest anthology "Flights of Imagination."
Tickets are $12 per person and $20 per couple. To reserve
a seat, make checks payable to The Greensboro Writers'
Guild, and mail it to Kathy Wright, 110 Arbors Lane, Eaton
ton, GA 31024. Checks will be accepted through Oct. 31.
Tickets will be available at the door.
Sunday, Nov. 12
Join the OPAS Community Youth Chorus on Nov. 12 at the
First United Methodist Church south campus in Greens
boro for a Patriotic Salute. The inaugural youth chorus
performance will be a musical celebration of patriotism and
American veterans. Jeffrey Wells and Amy Reber will make
guest appearances.
PUTNAM
Saturday, Oct. 28
Come dressed in your best costume for a movie night and
costume contest at the Eatonton Cotton Warehouse. The
event begins at 7 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m. Watch "Fan
tastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" as part of Octo
ber's Eatonton Main Street movie night. The event is free
and open to the public.
Thursday, Nov. 2
The Lake Country Fine Arts show reception sponsored by
The Artisans Village will be held Nov. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at
Guild at The Artisans Village Gallery, 110 W. Marion Street,
Eatonton, The Exhibition and Sale will continue through
Nov. 17 on Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 10
The Artisans Village Guild will hold a meeting at The Peoples
Bank, Lake Oconee Branch at 10 a.m. The speaker will be
Deborah Ricks who will discuss caning and weaving. Go to
www.theartisansvillageguild.com for more information.
BALDWIN
Saturday, Oct. 28
Andalusia Farm, home of Flannery O'Connor, will host its
annual bluegrass festival this October. Guests are encour
aged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets and picnics as they
listen to several hours of bluegrass music. The event is for
the whole family, and leashed pets are welcome. The day
starts at 3 p.m. with porch pickin', bring your own instru
ments, and guided trail walks before the bands take the
stage at 5 p.m. Adult tickets are $10, students and seniors
are $5, children under 12 are free. For more information visit
www.andalusiafarm.org.
ATHENS/CLARK
Thursday, Nov. 2
Philip Juras, a Georgia artist, will discuss his long-term
exploration of grasslands from the Southeastern Unit
ed States to the high elevation paramo of the Andes
when the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society holds its next
meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Odum School
of Ecology, University of Georgia. The meeting will be
held in the Odum School of Ecology's Auditorium, located
on the University of Georgia's main campus at 140 East
Green Street, Athens. For more information, visit www.
oconeeriversaudubon.org or contact Audubon chapter
President Catie Welch at president@oconeeriversaudubon.
org or publicity chair Paige Howell at publicity@oconeeriv-
ersaudubon.org.
OCONEE
Friday, Dec. 1
The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation's (OCAF) annual Holi
day Market will open Dec. 1, offering gift-buyers an oppor
tunity to select unique art and crafts objects from 70 of the
region's most gifted artists. The market will include pottery,
paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculp
ture, photography, woodwork and more. The Market is open
Friday, Dec. 1, 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday,
Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for all three days
is $3 for adults. Children under 16 get in free. There will be
plenty of free parking. The Artists' Shoppe will remain open
Tues - Sat, through December 22. For more information,
visit OCAF.com, email info@ocaf.com, or call 706-769-
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